Kittencal's Holiday Brunch Sausage Casserole Recipe

Impress your guests with this make-ahead Sausage Casserole! This easy and delicious brunch casserole is completely prepped the night before, so all you need to do is bake when your company arrives. Featuring savory sausage, fluffy bread, and creamy eggs, it's the perfect holiday centerpiece. Easily customizable – add more bread and eggs as needed (add one egg per slice of bread).

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 115 mins
Calories 475.7 kcal
Protein 47g
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Ingredients for Kittencal's Holiday Brunch Sausage Casserole

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How to Make Kittencal's Holiday Brunch Sausage Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  2. Cook 1 lb sausage meat and 1/2 cup chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream (or milk), and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
  4. Add the cooked sausage mixture, 8 cups (about 8 slices, 1-inch cubes) toasted bread cubes, and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) to the egg mixture. Gently toss until combined.
  5. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight.
  8. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking to allow it to come to room temperature slightly.
  9. Remove plastic wrap. Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake for 60 minutes.
  11. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C). Remove foil.
  12. Continue baking for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is set and lightly golden brown.
  13. If desired, sprinkle with an additional 1/2 cup shredded cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

83g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Kittencal's Holiday Brunch Sausage Casserole?

Kittencal's Holiday Brunch Sausage Casserole takes about 145 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 115 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Kittencal's Holiday Brunch Sausage Casserole?

Kittencal's Holiday Brunch Sausage Casserole has approximately 475.7 calories per serving, with about 47 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 54 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Kittencal's Holiday Brunch Sausage Casserole?

The key ingredients for Kittencal's Holiday Brunch Sausage Casserole are Sausage Meat, Onion, Eggs, Half And Half Cream, Mustard Powder, Bread. See the full list with measurements above.

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