Crack Breakfast Casserole: The Ultimate Morning Delight
A hearty breakfast casserole combining buttery bread, creamy eggs, and savory goodness, perfect for family gatherings or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed bread, cooked sausage, diced peppers, and onions.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture and fold together until evenly soaked.
- Add 1 ½ cups of the cheese and gently mix.
- Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and a knife inserted comes out clean.
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins, and store leftovers for up to four days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, brunch, family meal, comfort food, easy recipe