Savory Breakfast Casserole

Here’s a confession. I don’t make breakfast. Not during usual breakfast hours. I’ll make breakfast for supper, but I hate cooking breakfast first thing in the morning. Who wants to pull out a bunch of pots of pans and mess up a tidy kitchen that early? Not me. That’s why my kids eat a banana or something else quick for breakfast. So when I do make a hearty breakfast, it’s always a real treat.

If you’re like me and don’t want to cook first thing in the morning, this country breakfast casserole is an easy one. I think it’s the best make ahead breakfast casserole recipe you’ll find because it’s filled with all those great filling breakfast favorites. So go ahead and bookmark this page so you can grab the ingredients and try it this week.

This is a delicious combination that makes an incredible casserole, perfect for a busy holiday or weekend morning. Make it the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning for an easy, on-the-go breakfast that takes little effort.

Here’s why this one is a super smart one: You get the entire thing ready the night before and the next morning simply toss it in the oven to bake. More than that, though, it is out of this world delicious. It’s a hearty one that’s filled with sausage and eggs. Plus, it smells wonderful while baking, which is a great way to wake up the rest of the family. They’ll jump from bed just to get a bite of this one.
As our all-time best make ahead breakfast casserole, I always recommend this one for special occasions or when you have a big family gathering for breakfast or brunch. That’s why it’s a fabulous idea for Christmas breakfast, too. Again, though, it’s a great idea for planning ahead when you know you’ll have a busy morning or even for dinner. Who says a breakfast casserole must be served in the mor

As our all-time best make ahead breakfast casserole, I always recommend this one for special occasions or when you have a big family gathering for breakfast or brunch. That’s why it’s a fabulous idea for Christmas breakfast, too. Again, though, it’s a great idea for planning ahead when you know you’ll have a busy morning or even for dinner. Who says a breakfast casserole must be served in the mornings anyway? If you’re looking for a great one, here’s how I like to make mine.

INGREDIENTS
Nutrition

1 lb breakfast sausage
10 eggs
3 cups milk
2 teaspoons dry mustard
8 ounces cheddar cheese or 8 ounces colby-monterey jack cheese
6 cups bread, cubed
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Cook the breakfast sausage as directed on the package. Crumble and drain.
In a large bowl combine the eggs, milk, dry mustard, pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Lay half the bread cubes in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish.
Add half the cheese and sausage to the casserole dish along with half of any of the optional ingredients if desired.
Repeat layer of bread, cheese, sausage, and optional ingredients if used.
Pour egg mixture over the top of the casserole.
Bake for about an hour or until eggs are set. Cover with foil if top browns too quickly.