Ultimate Sausage Egg Casserole for Family Breakfast
This easy sausage and egg casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing breakfast made with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and colorful vegetables. Perfect for holidays, weekends, and make-ahead family breakfasts.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- large skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until fully browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers and green onions for a few minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Stir in cheese, sausage, and vegetables.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 35–50 minutes, until edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can assemble this casserole up to 24 hours in advance and bake it fresh in the morning. Swap sausage types, cheeses, or vegetables to suit your family’s taste. Be sure to sauté watery vegetables first and drain sausage well to avoid excess moisture.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 22gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 2.1mg
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