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!
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!
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.
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.
Check Out These Other Casseroles For Entertaining!
- Healthy Breakfast Casserole from The Foodie Affair
- Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole from Food Network
- Sallie’s Overnight Easy Breakfast Casserole from The Seasoned Mom
- Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole from Sally’s Baking Addiction
Keep your menu simple and enjoy with a Fresh Fruit Salad!
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Filling sausage breakfast casserole with a mix of cheese that melts into a gooey delicious mess. Perfect for a family brunch entree.
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
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount 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.
Bam's Kitchen
Delicious savoury egg dishes are always requested by my boys. Cheesy sausage goodness. They would be all over this casserole.
Sandra Shaffer
It’s quite filling too, Bobbie, so I bet your boys will be satisfied for at least a couple of hours 🙂
Mimi
This looks utterly delicious!!!!. I cannot wait to try this recipe and have saved it for later.
Sandra Shaffer
Awww, thanks, Mimi!
Carrie
Yum! This looks amazing! I love a good breakfast casserole!
Sandra Shaffer
It’s nice to have a smaller recipe to feed fewer on hand too!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
That is definitely a crowd pleasing meal…my husband would love it.
Sandra Shaffer
Definitely a hit with my husband too! It’s that sausage that is extra delicious!
Tiffany VanSickle
This looks absolutely delicious! I’ve bookmarked it so I can try it sometime. Thanks for the recipe!
Sandra Shaffer
You’re welcome! Hope you love it, Tiffany!
Nicole Escat
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!
Sandra Shaffer
Can’t go wrong with extra cheese, so buy more 🙂
Neely Moldovan
This sounds like the perect weekend breakfast recipe! I am so trying this!
Sandra Shaffer
Hope you enjoy this casserole, Neely!
Toughcookiemommy
I think this is the perfect dish to enjoy for Sunday Brunch. My husband and my sons would love this for breakfast.
Sandra Shaffer
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!
Tara
This looks like a yummy version of breakfast casserole. The mixed fruit breakfast casserole sounds good too.
nicole torres
That dish looks amazing. I love the name of you blog and your photos are beautiful, great post and recipe.
Taryn
My family loves breakfast casseroles. Thanks for a great recipe!
Jacqueline DiNuoscio
Totally making this for our next Sunday brunch!
Debbie
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?
Sandra Shaffer
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!