Good Morning Sunshine Eggs Recipe

Start your day with a burst of sunshine! This quick and easy breakfast casserole is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches. A recipe passed down from a bed and breakfast owner, this cheesy, savory egg bake is comfort food at its finest. Fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese baked atop buttery bread cubes – pure deliciousness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 480.7 kcal
Protein 45g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Good Morning Sunshine Eggs

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk
  • 1 pound (450g) cooked sausage, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) shredded cheddar cheese, plus 1/4 cup (30g) for topping (optional)
  • Bread

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How to Make Good Morning Sunshine Eggs

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  3. Evenly distribute 4 cups (100g) of 1/2-inch cubed bread in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1 cup (240ml) milk, and a pinch of salt and pepper until light and frothy.
  5. Stir in 1 pound (450g) cooked sausage, crumbled, and 1 1/2 cups (150g) shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is golden brown.
  10. For extra cheesy goodness, sprinkle with an additional 1/4 cup (30g) shredded cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

65g

Carbs

6g

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