Delicious Cheesy Sausage Brunch Casserole Recipe

Wake up to the irresistible aroma of this Cheesy Sausage Brunch Casserole! Prep this easy casserole the night before – it's the perfect make-ahead recipe for a stress-free weekend brunch. Featuring savory sausage (Italian or breakfast), fluffy bread, and gooey cheese, it's a crowd-pleaser guaranteed to impress. Add a kick with cayenne pepper for extra heat! Chills for 8-24 hours to develop incredible flavor.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 525 mins
Calories 851.8 kcal
Protein 90g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Delicious Cheesy Sausage Brunch Casserole

  • 1 lb pork sausage meat
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cups cubed white bread
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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How to Make Delicious Cheesy Sausage Brunch Casserole

  1. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook 1 lb pork sausage meat and 1/2 cup chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until well browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Drain excess grease.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Spread 4 cups cubed bread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the bread.
  6. Sprinkle the cooked sausage meat evenly over the cheese.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or more, to taste).
  8. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese.
  9. Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and chill for 8-24 hours.
  10. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  12. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown.
  13. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

80 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

133g

Carbs

9g

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