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Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole

May 27, 2016 by Sandra Shaffer 23 Comments

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This Sausage Breakfast Casserole is full of gooey cheese and makes the perfect addition to your brunch menu! This smaller size casserole will serve 4-6! 

Easy Sausage Breakfast Casserole on a brown and green plate

Sausage Breakfast Casserole For A Small Crowd

Memorial Day weekend is the official start of the summer season and I should be whipping up a seasonal dish, but I’m still in breakfast sharing mode!

Most folks will get at least one day to enjoy a morning of leisure relaxation this weekend, so I think this Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole should be on your menu!

I made this casserole at the same time I shared this Mixed Fruit Breakfast Casserole to offer our guests a savory option as well as a sweeter one from the coconut and fruit casserole!

I think we all had a slice of each though.

Each dish is good, and this is a heck of a tasty meal that should be revamped for a smaller crowd so we can enjoy it more often!

Sausage Breakfast Casserole in a white baking dish

How To Make Sausage Breakfast Casserole

You can have this casserole ready in no time and if you prefer, make this a day in advance.

First prepare a small baking pan by lightly greasing it and set aside.

Although this is a small casserole, I didn’t cut down on the sausage. Cook a whole pound for a nice and hearty meal!

For a small casserole you use about half of the bread you would for a full size dish.

Cut the bread in bite size pieces. The remaining bread can be used in this Fruit Casserole.

Then cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat breaking up pieces into bite size pieces.

In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.

Place the prepared bread cubes on the bottom of the baking pan. Put drained sausage over the bread.

Add the shredded cheese and then pour the egg mixture over all the ingredients.

Gently press the mix down with a spoon ensuring all the pieces of the sausage breakfast casserole are saturated with the egg mix.

Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Overhead shot of a slice of breakfast casserole.

Can You Freeze Sausage Breakfast Casserole?

Yes. This casserole will freeze beautifully. Let the dish cool completely, slice the casserole into your desired size and put in a freezer container.

According to the USDA, cooked sausage can last in the freezer for one to two months.

How To Heat Frozen Casserole?

Remove casserole from the freezer and place in the refrigerator overnight.

Place in an oven pre-heated to 350 degree oven. Warm for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Strawberries to serve with sausage breakfast casserole

Check Out These Other Casseroles For Entertaining!

  • Healthy Breakfast Casserole from The Foodie Affair
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  • Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole from Sally’s Baking Addiction

Keep your menu simple and enjoy with a Fresh Fruit Salad!

Sausage Breakfast Casserole on a brown and green plate with a tan fork
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Yield: 4-6 Servings

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Sausage Breakfast Casserole is the perfect addition to your brunch menu! This smaller size casserole will serve 4-6!

Filling sausage breakfast casserole with a mix of cheese that melts into a gooey delicious mess. Perfect for a family brunch entree.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound seasoned breakfast sausage
  • 12 ounce (aboutut 1 1/2 cups) shredded cheese mix (cheddar, monterey jack)
  • 4-5 cups diced ½ inch cubes white bread (about ½ loaf) I used Sara Lee Artesano Bread
  • 1¾ cups milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a baking 8 inch round or 8 x8 inch square pan with a 2 inch height.
  • In a large skillet cook sausage over medium-high heat breaking up pieces into the size you prefer. Once cooked drain excess oil.
  • In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Place the bread cubes on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Put drained sausage over the bread. Cover with shredded cheese and then pour the egg mixture over all the ingredients. Gently press the mix down with a spoon ensuring all the pieces are saturated with the egg mix.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    6

    Serving Size:

    1

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 913Total Fat: 48gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 1895mgCarbohydrates: 73gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 45g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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    Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast
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    Comments

    1. Bam's Kitchen

      May 27, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      Delicious savoury egg dishes are always requested by my boys. Cheesy sausage goodness. They would be all over this casserole.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 30, 2016 at 7:44 pm

        It’s quite filling too, Bobbie, so I bet your boys will be satisfied for at least a couple of hours 🙂

        Reply
    2. Mimi

      May 28, 2016 at 9:40 am

      This looks utterly delicious!!!!. I cannot wait to try this recipe and have saved it for later.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 30, 2016 at 7:43 pm

        Awww, thanks, Mimi!

        Reply
    3. Carrie

      May 29, 2016 at 2:26 am

      Yum! This looks amazing! I love a good breakfast casserole!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 30, 2016 at 7:42 pm

        It’s nice to have a smaller recipe to feed fewer on hand too!

        Reply
    4. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      May 29, 2016 at 7:47 am

      That is definitely a crowd pleasing meal…my husband would love it.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 30, 2016 at 7:39 pm

        Definitely a hit with my husband too! It’s that sausage that is extra delicious!

        Reply
    5. Tiffany VanSickle

      May 29, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      This looks absolutely delicious! I’ve bookmarked it so I can try it sometime. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 30, 2016 at 7:38 pm

        You’re welcome! Hope you love it, Tiffany!

        Reply
    6. Nicole Escat

      May 30, 2016 at 9:30 am

      I love dishes with cheese, this one looks delicious! I can’t wait to hit the supermarket and buy some of the stocks that I don’t have, gonna try it!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 30, 2016 at 7:38 pm

        Can’t go wrong with extra cheese, so buy more 🙂

        Reply
    7. Neely Moldovan

      May 30, 2016 at 12:01 pm

      This sounds like the perect weekend breakfast recipe! I am so trying this!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 30, 2016 at 7:37 pm

        Hope you enjoy this casserole, Neely!

        Reply
    8. Toughcookiemommy

      May 30, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      I think this is the perfect dish to enjoy for Sunday Brunch. My husband and my sons would love this for breakfast.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 30, 2016 at 7:37 pm

        It’s a great weekend meal! This can be made the morning you decide to make this or you can make it the night before!

        Reply
    9. Tara

      May 30, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      This looks like a yummy version of breakfast casserole. The mixed fruit breakfast casserole sounds good too.

      Reply
    10. nicole torres

      June 1, 2016 at 4:03 pm

      That dish looks amazing. I love the name of you blog and your photos are beautiful, great post and recipe.

      Reply
    11. Taryn

      July 23, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      My family loves breakfast casseroles. Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
    12. Jacqueline DiNuoscio

      July 23, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      Totally making this for our next Sunday brunch!

      Reply
    13. Debbie

      December 24, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      Can I prep this afternoon and keep it refrigerated tonight? If so, how long do I keep it in if it’s coming straight from the refrigerator tomorrow?

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        December 24, 2020 at 5:58 pm

        Hi Debbie! Bring it out to room temperature for about 30 minutes before placing in the oven. You may still need to cook it a little longer. Do the toothpick test. It should come out clean, not wet. Enjoy!

        Reply

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