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Easy Egg Breakfast Casserole

Jun 21, 2024 · 5 Comments

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With simple ingredients and classic breakfast flavors, like fluffy scrambled eggs, crumbled breakfast sausage, a soft strata-like bread base, and lots of gooey cheese, this is the BEST easy Egg Breakfast Casserole that's easy enough for weekdays but perfect for family and company.

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Easy Egg Breakfast Casserole

This Easy Egg Breakfast Casserole is ridiculously quick and easy to make, and super savory and filling. It's great to make for a crowd or holiday, but honestly, this breakfast casserole is the king of weekday breakfasts too. It's easy to prep, and can be made ahead and even reheats well!

This easy egg breakfast casserole has a base of bread, like a classic strata, with fluffy scrambled eggs, crumbled sausage, and lots of gooey cheese for good measure.

This recipe is one that my grandma used to make on family weekend getaways because it was so simple (who wants to cook on vacation?!), and everyone loved it!

Toppings and Recipe Variations

  • Veggies - Add any extra vegetables of your choosing. I recommend giving them a quick saute in olive oil to soften them a bit and remove some moisture before baking. Some great vegetables to add are bell pepper, jalapenos, onion, spinach, zucchini, or asparagus.
  • Meats - The recipe calls for ground sausage, but you can add or substitute with bacon, ham, Canadian bacon, or ground turkey. You can also omit the sausage and just add veggies, mushrooms and beans!
  • Mushrooms - Sauteed mushrooms are excellent in this dish if you love mushrooms. Just before to saute until tender before stirring into the egg mixture.
  • Beans - I love adding a can of drained and rinsed beans to casseroles because it bulks up the meal in a super healthy way, making it more filling with extra protein and fiber!
  • Cheese - Cheddar is the cheese of choice in this recipe. Experiment with your own favorite cheese such as mozzarella, gouda, Swiss, or pepper Jack.
  • Herbs - Fresh herbs such as parsley, sage, thyme, or chives add a beautiful, fresh element to a classic casserole. Mix them right into the egg mixture or sprinkle some on top before serving.
  • Toppings - Add a little more flavor with toppings as a finishing touch like salsa, hot sauce, avocado, more fresh herbs, green onion, sausage gravy,or sawmill gravy.
Easy egg breakfast casserole topped with fresh chives with two pieces missing, showing the fluffy, layered interior of the casserole.

Can You Make Easy Egg Breakfast Casserole Ahead of Time?

Yes! One of the best parts about this dish is that you can prep it up to 24 hours in advance, and even freeze it for later!

To make your casserole ahead of time, assemble the casserole, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours in advance. Bake for an additional 10 minutes to account for the cold dish and casserole.

To freeze your casserole, prepare casserole through step 7. Then cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until completely cooked through, to account for the cold dish and casserole.

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in individual servings in the microwave.

A serving of easy egg breakfast casserole topped with melted cheese and fresh chives on a small plate next to a fork with a checkered linen napkin and bunch of fresh parsley behind it.

What to Serve with Easy Egg Breakfast Casserole

This breakfast casserole makes a pretty hardy breakfast! To round out the meal, you can serve it with fresh fruit, fruit salad, or yogurt.

It also makes a great brunch recipe, where you can serve it alongside other breakfast dishes such as:

  • Bagels
  • English muffins
  • Blueberry Muffins
  • Crockpot Hash Brown Casserole
  • Pancakes
  • French Toast
  • Cinnamon Rolls

More Breakfast Casserole Recipes You'll Love

  • Eggs Benedict Casserole - This simple breakfast casserole feature buttery English muffins baked with scrambled eggs and topped with a quick, rich hollandaise sauce.
  • Crockpot Breakfast Casserole - A breakfast casserole that literally cooks overnight. It's delicious with eggs, potatoes, sausage, and bacon, and perfect for holidays.
  • Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole - A breakfast for those with a sweet tooth. This French toast casserole features fresh juicy strawberries with a creamy cheesecake swirl, all in a baked French toast.
  • Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole - Tater tot casserole, breakfast style! Featuring tater tots, scrambled eggs, and bacon and topped with the best sausage gravy.
  • Mexican Breakfast Casserole - This zesty, spicy version includes Mexican ingredients such as corn tortillas, chorizo, and peppers for a fun fusion twist.

Easy Egg Breakfast Casserole Video

A serving of easy egg breakfast casserole topped with melted cheese and fresh chives being lifted from the remaining casserole in a white ceramic casserole dish.

Easy Egg Breakfast Casserole

With simple ingredients and classic breakfast flavors, like fluffy scrambled eggs, crumbled breakfast sausage, a soft strata-like bread base, and lots of gooey cheese, this is the BEST easy Egg Breakfast Casserole that's easy enough for weekdays but perfect for family and company.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Egg Breakfast Casserole
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 261kcal
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 12 to 16 hearty bread slices
  • 12 eggs
  • 2½ cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar divided
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions or fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown sausage. Continue cooking until cooked through until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
  • In a lightly greased 9"x13" baking dish, place slices of bread in 2 to 3 layers. You can rip bread to help it fit better, if necessary.
  • Pour slightly cooled sausage on top of bread layers, and spread evenly. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add all eggs. Lightly whisk eggs.
  • Add milk, mustard, salt, and pepper and continue beating until fully combined.
  • Add 1 cup cheese to the egg mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Pour egg mixture on top of bread layers. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in a 350°F oven for about 45 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Top with sliced green onions or fresh chives before serving.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours in advance. Bake for an additional 10 minutes to account for the cold dish and casserole.
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in individual servings in the microwave.
  • Freezer Directions: Prepare casserole through step 7. Then cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until completely cooked through, to account for the cold dish and casserole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 1mg
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UPDATE INFO: This recipe was originally published in July 2016. It was updated with new pictures, tips, and video and republished in June 2024.

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  1. Mary Carver says

    August 03, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    Yum! This looks so good! (Thanks for linking up to Works for Me Wednesday!)

    Reply
  2. Helen Fern says

    August 05, 2016 at 10:46 am

    what a delicious group of breakfast ideas! Would love to have you share at the What's for Dinner link up!

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  3. Beverly says

    August 07, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    I love this breakfast casserole. I am always looking for casserole ideas when we have family together.
    Pinning this.
    Bev

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  4. Theresa says

    August 10, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    We love breakfast casseroles for our big get togethers. Looks so yummy.
    Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Party. Pinned & shared.

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    • Michelle says

      August 16, 2016 at 8:30 am

      We do too! Thanks!

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