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Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Overnight Breakfast Casserole: Your Ultimate Holiday Delight

This Overnight Breakfast Casserole is the perfect make-ahead option for holiday gatherings, featuring savory sausage and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Breakfast Sausage can use turkey or chicken sausage
  • 8 Jumbo Eggs can substitute with egg whites or plant-based alternative
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper can replace with white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional, omit for milder flavor
  • 1 tbsp Ground Mustard substitutable with Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dried Sage can use thyme or Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Dried Chives fresh chives optional
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half use whole milk or dairy-free alternative if preferred
  • 1 cup Yellow Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese can swap with Monterey Jack or mozzarella
  • 1 cup Extra Sharp White Cheddar Cheese interchange with Swiss cheese
  • 6 cups Bread (cubed) any bread type works, gluten-free options available
For Serving
  • 1 cup Fresh Fruit for a refreshing contrast
  • 1 cup Light Salad citrus or green salad works well

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. Whisk together eggs, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, ground mustard, dried sage, and dried chives in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add half-and-half while whisking until smooth.
  3. Grease a 13"x9" baking dish and layer with cubed bread, cooked sausage, yellow and white cheddar cheeses.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients, pressing down to submerge the bread. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) the next morning. Let casserole sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and a knife comes out clean. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to soak the bread well in the custard overnight for the best texture. Add vegetables for extra flavor if desired.

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