Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole, or Christmas Casserole as it’s known at our house, is and easy to prepare recipe.
You’ve been busy with holiday cooking and want to feed the family, perhaps guests too, a great breakfast. This casserole can even be made the night before.
There’s no heavy bread in this dish. After all, aren’t we still stuffed from Christmas dinner. Fluffy eggs, your favorite breakfast sausage and cheese. Cause we all love cheese right?!
This breakfast casserole is one of my personal favorites. Us Southerners love our hot sauce too and I add a few dashes to my serving. It’s so good!
I occasionally make this when we are in the mood for a breakfast for supper kind of night. If you have leftovers, they re-heat beautifully in the oven the next day.
I appreciate an easy to prepare breakfast after I’ve spent days cooking. December also happens to be a very busy month overall with baking homemade goodies, decorating, and most likely shopping.
There are trips to the post office, cards to write and send. I love it all but am ready for the New Year after December 25th rolls around.
Printable Recipe Card at the end of this post
Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Here are the ingredients that you’ll need:
- Breakfast Sausage – just use your favorite brand. We really enjoy a pasture raised sausage that we get from a local farm. We also enjoy Jimmy Dean, Neese’s and Swaggerty sausage too.
- Dried Minced Onion
- 1 Dozen Eggs
- Whole Milk
- Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Low Carb Breakfast Casserole
What to serve with breakfast casserole?
A breakfast casserole can be served on its own and is quite delicious and filling, depending on appetite. We enjoy a few dashes of hot sauce with ours, as I mentioned before. You could also serve this casserole with a salsa if you like.
Other options to serve with a breakfast casserole include, toasted bread, biscuits, fresh fruit, a grape salad, or a potato dish.
How to Make It
Brown sausage in a skillet breaking up as it cooks. Next, add dried minced onion to the sausage as it browns.
Crack the dozen eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk. Add milk, salt and black pepper and whisk together to combine.
Preheat oven to 350°F
Next, add 3/4 of the cooked breakfast sausage to the bottom of a casserole dish.
Top the sausage with 1/2 of the grated cheese.
Then, pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese.
Cheesy Breakfast Casserole
Place into your preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is nearly set. After 30 minutes top the casserole with the remaining cheese and top with the reserved cooked sausage.
Return to the oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes so that the cheese is well melted.
Allow the hot casserole to cool for at least five minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
Here are a few more recipes you might enjoy: Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole , Country Breakfast Hash , Ham and Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
This casserole is so delicious and you will love it. It is a great casserole to enjoy for any meal and perfect when hosting family gatherings.
Best Ever Breakfast Egg Casserole
Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb Breakfast Sausage
- 1 tbs Dried Minced Onion
- 1 Dozen Eggs
- 3/4 c Whole Milk
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 c Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese divided
Instructions
- Brown sausage in a skillet breaking up as it cooks. Add dried minced onion to the sausage as it browns.
- Add one dozen eggs to a mixing bowl and whisk. Add milk, salt and black pepper and whisk together to combine.
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Add 3/4 of the cooked sausage to the bottom of a casserole dish.
- Top the sausage with 1/2 of the grated cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese.
- Place into your preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until nearly set.
- After 30 minutes top the casserole with the remaining cheese and top with the reserved cooked sausage.
- Return to the oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes so that the cheese is well melted.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Sausage Egg and Cheese Casserole Without Bread
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Great recipe
Looks like it would be super delicious! I want to make this. What size casserole dish do you use? 9×13” maybe? Also approximately how many serving are in this recipe? Thank you.
Jennie,
Thank you and Yes, a 9 x 13 casserole dish…as far as servings it depends on appetite but I would say 12 for the size of the pan.
Can this be frozen? Either way, sounds amazing!
Sharon,
It can be frozen but I’ve never tried it so can’t give specific directions for this recipe. It does reheat beautifully too if you wish to make it the night before.
Julia
@Sharon Jackson, I have frozen and then defrosted and ate it happily
Thanks tons!! I’d be fixing this for two, that’s why I was asking – don’t think I could talk the hubs into eating this for several nights!! I’ll let you know how it turns out!
Do you reheat in the oven or microwave? If in the oven, at what temperature and for how long? Thanks!
You could really do either one but I usually pop the entire dish in the oven to reheat at 325 degrees Fahrenheit until warm. I start checking it at about 20 minutes to see if it is warmed through.
Very good receipes
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
Do you grease the casserole dish?
No, I didn’t grease this dish. It wouldn’t hurt if you prefer to though.
This looks delish. Can you prepare it the night before and cook it the following morning?
I always like to add a different dish when I host Christmas breakfast. The dish is very easy to prepare so no stress in trying a new recipe for guests for the first time. The casserole was delicious and a big hit. I will definitely making it again. Was also good the next day.
I too am wondering if this egg casserole could be prepared the night before and cooked in the morning.
Yes, you could prepare everything and just bake it the next day.
I made this yesterday, and it turned out great – thank you! I adapted it by making it in two 8″ glass cake pans. One had the sausage, and the other had sauted onions & peppers (vegetarian). I shredded an 8-oz brick of sharp cheddar & split between the two. Cooking time was the same. I served with salsa, and everyone loved it!
Betsy,
I’m so glad that you enjoyed the recipe. Your vegetarian version sounds wonderful! Thanks for stopping by to let me know. That made my day.
~Julia
I added little pieces of cream cheese to it!
That sounds delicious!
I tried this one tonight and did not care for it at all. The texture of the casserole was spongy. This was a waste of ingredients. I will not be making this again.
Super good. fast and easy.
Can I use bacon in place of the sausage?
You sure can or chopped ham if you prefer.
I’ve tried several breakfast casseroles but this was best for taste, texture, and ease . Next time I may add roasted red peppers for color and depth . Onion flakes make it so much easier . Also I used a good cheese ,, Sargento 4 stale cheese, instead of inexpensive shredded . And cage free eggs. Thank you for this recipe !
Sounds good! But I will be adding Green, Yellow & Orange Bell peppers. Along with 3-4 Cloves fresh Garlic, 1-2 Cups Shredded Hashbrown Mix and some Chopped Broccoli! To go Lower CARB just omit the Hashbrown Mix. I will saute The Breakfast Sausage (Sweet Italian Sausage along with Lean Turkey Sausage) with All the Veggies AND I will saute The Broccoli Last for just a few minutes!
Sounds delish!
Made this for my guys today. A big hit!
Laura,
I’m so happy that y’all enjoyed this recipe. It’s one of my personal favorites too! Happy New Year!
~Julia
Any suggestions on replacing whole milk with a nut milk?
Personally I have never used a nut milk but from what I’ve read you can substitute almond milk for whole milk 1:1 ratio. The article also mentioned that it may bake a little faster since the almond milk has more water than cow milk does. I hope that this helps. Enjoy the casserole!
The casserole is really good – I added red, orange and green diced bell pepper while the sausage was browning – will definitely be making this again – do you think it could also be made with bacon?
Doris,
That sounds delicious! Yes, you could use cooked baked or diced ham if you prefer. Enjoy!
~Julia
This was so delocious! I chopped and added one orange bell pepper,one russet potato, one sweet potato, and two cloves of garlic. I also replaced the cow’s milk with almond milk, and used a combo of very sharp cheddar and pamesan (only as a garnish near the end of thr cooking time), becuase our youngest child and I do not tolerate most dairy. I topped that final cheese layer with fresh parsley, and it was fantastic! Thank-you for sharing this recipe. I’m excited to try other variations as well!
That sounds delicious! I am so happy that you enjoyed using this recipe as inspiration for a meal that your family enjoyed. You might also like this breakfast casserole recipe: Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole.
~Julia
Super yummy!! Did 1% milk because that’s what’s I had on hand! Also added a red bell pepper!
Laura,
I’m so happy that you enjoyed using this recipe.
~Julia
This is great. I added zucchini onion and garlic. Thank you
Arlene,
I’m so happy that you enjoyed the recipe and I love how you incorporated the zucchini into the recipe. Yum!
~Julia
This looks so good! What kind of sausage did you use?
Thank you. You can use your favorite breakfast sausage. For us that is usually Jimmy Dean “hot”, but it will work with any.
Your cook time shows 1 hour, but your instructions say that after baking 30 minutes, top with remaining cheese and cooked sausage, and return to oven for 10-15 minutes. That’s only totals 45 minutes.
Is cooking time 1 hour, or 45 minutes?
Thanks,
Tim
Tim,
It is 45 minutes, or until set. I’ve corrected the recipe card to reflect that. Thanks for asking and bringing it to my attention.
~Julia
If I am using egg whites, do I still need to add milk?
Thanks
Hi Brooke,
Yes, if you’re using egg whites you will still use the milk in the casserole mixture. Enjoy!
~Julia
5 stars! This is very similar to mine. I use a cup of milk & i dont use the onion (occasionally i will use sauted onions/pepper mix in half for my husband). I assume this will taste the same as mine-SO GOOD. Its also simple & easy to clean up. It’s also easy enough to do in morning when getting kids rdy for school. Def recommend!!
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Julia, I made this recipe and it was great. The only changes I made was to use heavy cream instead of milk to make it keto friendly, and to use venison sausage, since I have freezers full of it. The only other thing I added was sweet onions, since I put onions on everything.
I’m so glad that you enjoyed using the breakfast casserole recipe to make a delicious meal. I bet that venison sausage was delicious in it. Thanks for stopping by to let me know!
~Julia
This is such a basic recipe, I am surprised at how many great reviews it has! Nothing special…
Can i make 1 week ahead and freeze, thaw and then cook?
Yes, you should be fine doing that, although I haven’t tested doing it myself.
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Turned out great. I added a sautéed red bell pepper, used real onions that I fried with the sausage, and added 1/2 tsp dry mustard.
Delicious! I used Turkey bacon instead of sausage. Only used 1/2 tsp of salt, still a bit salty for us so I’ll use less on the second go. Super easy quick recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed using this recipe. The turkey bacon addition sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing.
~Julia
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This has become my new go-to egg bake recipe. So simple and delicious.
I am so happy that you enjoy using this recipe to create a home cooked breakfast casserole. It is one of my personal favorites.
~Julia
Can you make this the night before?
Hi, yes, you can make ahead then bake the next day or bake it and reheat. Enjoy!
Really yummy! Easy to make ahead and smells so good while baking! It’s a winner!
I am so happy that you enjoyed this recipe! It’s one of my family’s favorites.
~Julia
Excellent breakfast. Sometimes I add either fresh chopped spinach or chopped broccoli in mine.
Great with homemade biscuits and hot coffee!
Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe! This is my go to breakfast casserole for our family gatherings. Everyone loves it! We add sautéed chopped onion in place of minced onions.
I am so happy to know how much you enjoy this recipe. Thank you for letting me know.
~Julia
Can you make this with low fat milk instead of whole milk
Yes, the difference in richness will be slight, but it will work just fine.
Hi, im thinking about doing the breakfast casserole for Christmas morning. There will be 8 adults. Will 1 9×13 be enough. I am also having hashbrowns and cinnamon rolls. Also could I make this the night before and heat up on christmas morning.( if so how). Thank you in advance
Hi Susan,
This recipe is for an 8×8 size casserole. Yes it will give you enough servings for 8, especially with the other options on your menu. If you pre-bake, cover with foil and warm in a pre-heated 350 degree oven until warmed through, about 30 minutes. You may with to top with a bit of grated cheese at the end and uncover so it has a fresher appearance. Enjoy!
Delicious and very easy to make
I am so happy that you enjoyed this recipe!
I have 30 something chickens and needed to use up some eggs. I doubled the recipe because the husband & preteen son eat an abundance of food. Thank you for this recipe! It was delicious and there are so many variations you can do with it. I like mine with regular or spicy mustard on top. Have a blessed week!!