Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
This sausage egg casserole is so easy to make and pleases any crowd. Filled with sausage, eggs, cheese, and veggies, you will want to make this recipe again and again.
Mmmmm, breakfast food. Literally, I could eat breakfast three meals a day. I know I've mentioned this, but we have breakfast for dinner at least once a week! The awesome thing about breakfast foods (aside from the deliciousness factor) is that they are so affordable and generally quick to throw together.
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This sausage and egg casserole recipe is not just delicious, it's foolproof. All you have to do is mix up the ingredients, bake, and enjoy. It's one of the most popular recipes on our site, and for good reason!
I will share all of the instructions for how to make this, step-by-step, and answer frequently asked questions to ensure you know everything you need to know to make the perfect sausage egg casserole!
Egg and Sausage Casserole Ingredients
- Eggs
- Sausage (we like Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage for this casserole)
- Red and Green Bell Peppers
- Onion
- Mushrooms (optional)
- Cheese
- Sour Cream (light)
How to make Sausage Egg and Cheese Casserole
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Brown sausage. Let it cool and drain on paper towels while you prep the other ingredients.
- Finely chop veggies and set aside.
- Mix eggs, sour cream and cheese together in a large bowl.
- Add veggies and sausage to the egg mixture and mix them all together.
5. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes (or until the casserole is cooked through) and the top is slightly browned on the edges. There should not be any jiggling in the middle!
Can I make Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole ahead of time?
Absolutely! In fact, most of the time when I make this recipe I prepare it the night before, and then stick it in the fridge overnight. We pop it into the oven first thing in the morning. If the pan is be cold instead of room temperature, you may have to extend baking time for 5-10 minutes.
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How to serve Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Serve the casserole warm. It can be a standalone dish, or you can accompany it with other breakfast foods and fresh fruit.
How to store Sausage and Egg Casserole
It will stay good for 5-6 days in the fridge.
Can you freeze Egg Casserole without Bread?
Breakfast casserole can be frozen for up to two months after baking. Cover very tightly with plastic wrap and foil before storing your casserole in the freezer.
Sausage Egg Cheese Casserole FAQs
A few reasons your breakfast casserole might be soggy:
Extra Liquid: Ensure you drain the sausage before adding it to mixture with other ingredients.
Egg Ratio: Make sure you have added the right number of eggs.
Frittata: Cooked on the stovetop and finished in the oven, a frittata is like an open-faced omelet. It's usually cooked in a skillet and doesn't involve layering ingredients like a casserole.
Egg Casserole: A casserole typically has the ingredients mixed or layered in a baking dish and is baked in the oven.
Whether to bake this sausage and egg casserole covered or uncovered depends on your preferences.
Uncovered: Allows the top to brown and get a little bit crisp. If the top browns too quickly, cover it with foil until the casserole is cooked through.
Covered: Helps retain moisture and prevents excessive browning. Remove the cover toward the end to allow browning if needed.
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Sausage Egg Cheese Casserole
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Ingredients
- 24 Ounces Pre-Cooked Sausage
- 10 Eggs
- 1 Cup Sour Cream I use light
- 1 Onion
- 1 Green Pepper
- 1 Red Pepper
- 8 Ounces Mushrooms Optional
- 2 Cups Grated Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Chop sausage, onion, peppers and mushrooms.
- In a separate bowl mix eggs, sour cream and cheese.
- Once egg mixture is thoroughly mixed, add sausage and veggies. Pour into your prepared dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until cooked through.
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published in June 2013, and has been updated with new photos, video, and more detailed text.
With the holiday coming this recipe couldn't come more on time. I love having some sort of casserole on Thanksgiving or christmas while we're waiting on the main dinner to be ready. It keeps the entire family from starving while we wait.
Thank you Kisha!! We make it EVERY year on Christmas too!
Everyone went crazy for this! It really is a delicious recipe! Thank you for sharing!!
xo Michael
Thank you so much Michael! So glad!!
Easy and delicious, perfect for brunch!
Yay! So glad you loved it!
I'll be making this for dinner soon!! we love breakfast for dinner!!
Yay! We love breakfast for dinner too!
I made this for our Church (x6)...they loved it
YAYYY! So so glad to hear that!
Just put this in the oven! I followed the measures exactly and it seemed like i had double or even triple tHe sausage, Onion, peppers and mushrooms. It seems like it should be 12oz sausage, 4oz mushroom and half onion and peppers. Just curious iF Anyone felt this way.
I fixed this for breakfast this morning. I did substitute hatch green chili instead of bell peppers because I love green chili. It turned out great. I will definitely will make it again.
Ooh that sounds so good. Tis the season! I love Hatch Chiles!
Could you make it in the crock pot
So good, and so easy too! thanks pretty providence!
Any idea on calories?????
It's about 500 calories per slice if you follow this recipe exactly, and cut the 9x13 into 8 squares. :)
It took me a while to try this, but it was so yummy!
you've made a difference in the world-best ever is true!
haha thank you so much! so glad you love it!
Delicious! the klaus family's christmas morning go-to; that ought to tell you all you need to know!
Hahah! Glad to know Santa approves ;)
This is going to be our new go-to for christmas morning! Thanks!
We make it every year on Christmas with our cinnamon rolls! Such a fun tradition!
How many servings is this? Do you know the nutrition info?
10-12 decent sized squares!
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The title is a big order and statue to hold up to... I bet I could put one up that would beat this hands down!!! But I would never claim it to be the "WORLDS BEST".. change the name please.
Relax. Don’t be a Joey
I'm making this for a brunch this Sunday. Could I make one with sausage and the other with pre-cooked bacon?
I've never done it before but that should totally work!!! I hope you love it!!
This casserole was a huge winner at our tailgate!! I added half a bag of hashbrowns and a little extra sausage, and it took over an hour to cook. It's worth the wait!
Yummy! Those additions sound perfect! Can't wait to try it!
Would you say this is low carb? I'm new to the whole low carb thing and I have to lose weight so my doctor said this was the best way. With me having diabetes she suggested a low-carb diet.
Would you say this is low carb? I'm new to the whole low carb thing and I have to lose weight so my doctor said this was the best way. With me having diabetes she suggested a low-carb diet.
I am definitely not an expert on carbs, but as far as the things I eat go this is for sure low carb in comparison! Sorry I can't be more help! Best of luck in your journey!
Yes, it's low carb, as long as you make sure to use the sour cream with the least amount of carbs (1g). The same thing goes for the cheese, some are 3g and others are 0g.
yes, absolutely! Thanks Tanja!
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I am definitely not an expert on carbs, but as far as the things I eat go this is for sure low carb in comparison! Sorry I can't be more help! Best of luck in your journey!