Ingredients
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- 1 lb. mild bulk sausage
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bread, cubed
Instructions
- Spray a 13×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place sausage in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is browned and crumbly. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and dry mustard until well combined. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the bread cubes in an even layer in the prepared baking dish, followed by the cooked sausage sprinkled on top.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage. Gently press the bread cubes with your hands or a spatula so that they are covered by the egg mixture.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and lightly golden on top.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set up nicely.
Notes
- Day-old or slightly stale bread works best as it absorbs the egg mixture better
- For a flavorful twist, try using sourdough or Italian bread instead of regular white bread
- The casserole needs at least 2 hours in the refrigerator, but overnight yields the best results
- Make sure the sausage is fully cooled before adding it to the casserole to prevent partially cooking the eggs
- For a spicier version, use hot sausage or add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the egg mixture
- Check for doneness by inserting a knife in the center – it should come out clean
- The casserole will puff up while baking but will settle as it cools
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting for cleaner slices
- This recipe doubles easily for larger crowds – just use a larger baking dish and increase baking time by about 15 minutes
- For extra color and flavor, sprinkle paprika on top before baking
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of the casserole)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 240mg