Description
This Overnight Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast dish! 🥓🍳 Packed with eggs, sausage, cheese, and bread, it’s a hearty, flavorful option for busy mornings or special occasions. Prep it the night before, bake it in the morning, and enjoy a warm, comforting meal with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (or diced ham) 🍖
- 8 large eggs 🥚
- 2 cups milk 🥛
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
- 6 slices of bread, cubed 🍞
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 🧅
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika 🌶️
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the bread cubes evenly in the dish.
- In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease and spread over the bread cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and bread.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses on top.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) the next morning. Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Customize with vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American