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Easy Cheesy Breakfast Casserole Recipe with 5 Ingredients Perfect for Busy Mornings

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A quick and comforting breakfast casserole made with simple ingredients, perfect for busy mornings and crowd-pleasing brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups (about 120 g) day-old bread cubes (sourdough preferred)
  • 1 cup (150 g) cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled and browned
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (about ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper) – optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. If your bread isn’t stale, toast it lightly in the oven for about 5 minutes to dry it out.
  3. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling and browning it for about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs and 1 cup (240 ml) milk until fully combined and slightly frothy. Add salt and pepper if using.
  5. Spread the bread cubes evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the bread cubes, then top evenly with the shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Slowly pour the egg and milk mixture over the layered ingredients, pressing down gently with a spatula so the bread soaks it up evenly.
  8. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the casserole puffs up and the top is golden brown and bubbly. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
  9. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use day-old or toasted bread to prevent sogginess. Cook sausage fully before adding. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Let milk come to room temperature before mixing with eggs for better texture. Rest casserole before slicing for easier serving.

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