This inexpensive breakfast casserole is a hearty, budget-friendly dish made with simple pantry staples like eggs, bread, sausage, and cheese. It’s filling, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a family or prepping breakfasts ahead of time.
Easy to customize and simple to prepare, this casserole is ideal for busy mornings, holidays, or anytime you need a comforting breakfast that stretches ingredients without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter for greasing the dish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top the bread with the cooked sausage, then sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese.
- Gently press down with a spatula to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.