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Breakfast Sausage Casserole

This make-ahead breakfast casserole combines cubed white bread with savory sage pork sausage and sharp Cheddar cheese, bound together by a seasoned egg and half-and-half mixture. It's assembled the night before, then baked until golden and set, perfect for an effortless morning meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine british
Servings 12 people
Calories 4159.4 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Casserole Dish For baking the casserole
  • 1 Medium Skillet For browning the sausage
  • 1 Slotted Spoon For draining sausage fat
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For whisking egg mixture
  • 1 Aluminum Foil For covering the casserole during refrigeration and baking

Ingredients
  

Main

  • Butter for greasing
  • 1/2 loaf of sliced white loaf bread
  • 1 pound fresh bulk pork sausage with sage
  • 10 ounces sharp Cheddar grated
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs lightly beaten

Instructions
 

  • Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and spread in the bottom of a greased 9- by 13- by 2- inch casserole dish.
  • In a medium skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer pink. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon to drain the fat. Spread the cooked sausage over the bread and top with the cheese. Then stir together the, half-and-half, dry mustard, salt and eggs. Pour this mixture over the cheese. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • The next day, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake the covered casserole until set and slightly golden, about 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to set for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

1. Ensure the sausage is thoroughly browned and all excess fat is drained. A greasy casserole can be unappetizing. 2. The overnight refrigeration is crucial; it allows the bread to fully absorb the egg mixture, resulting in a custardy texture and prevents a dry, unevenly cooked casserole. 3. Use fresh, quality sharp Cheddar for the best flavor impact. 4. For a slightly crisper top, you can uncover the casserole for the last 10-15 minutes of baking. 5. Garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley before serving for a pop of color and freshness.