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.
Can you half this recipe?
Yes!
Hi there! Do you need to add any salt / pepper to the recipe or does the sausage take care of that? Thanks!
I usually don't, then let people add it to their own after if needed but it is so flavorful it usually isn't necessary!
Do you bake this for 30 minutes if you’re making it fresh and 45 minutes if you prep the night before then bake in the morning?
Would love to make this for Christmas brunch. Do I sautéed onions, pepper & mushrooms prior to assembling?
Hi, I know we are late replying to this (we took Christmas off from working) but we do not sautee them first. We chop them up and throw them in raw and they cook with everything else!
I cannot wait to try this on Christmas morning! Have you made it with hashbrowns ? I feel like that’s the only thing missing...
I haven't just because it is SO GOOD as is, why add carbs if you don't need to to please everyone, ya know? But if you try it let me know how it goes! Merry Christmas!
I was thinking the same thing Lauren so I tried it with hash browns and it was delicious! Will definitely be making this again.
Yay! So glad it turned out, we will have to try that soon!
Looks good, thinking of making this to last me the week.
Dumb question, but do you wash the mushrooms?
Yes I do! No dumb questions :)
Best egg bake I have ever made! I don't love the texture and taste of eggs I really have to be in the mood to eat them especially for breakfast. This recipe really blew me away. The sour cream makes the texture so perfect too. I thought there would be too much stuff and not enough eggs but it was the perfect ratio for me. Thanks for an awesome recipe!
So glad you loved it! We feel the same way!
This is truly the best egg casserole! I half the meat and use 18 eggs. And you know how cheese just disappears when it's mixed in eggs? Well I put all the cheese on top and cover it to bake so I can enjoy all that cheesy goodness!
Wow great ideas! Thanks so much Vicki, I'm so glad you love it!
Excellent! I always come back to this recipe and make variations. Thank you for posting - it’s one of my favorites!
YAY! We are so glad to hear that. It's one of our go-to recipes too! Always a winner!
Made this casserole tonight for dinner. Absolutely delish!!!
So glad you liked it!!
I make this delicious casserole every week,my family loves it! Thank you Natasha :)
That makes our day! Thank you so much!
Can I make this the day before, refrigerate then heat up Christmas morninb? Also can I use ham instead of sausave?
Yes, you can totally do that! This reheats like a dream. And, yes, ham works. Honestly this casserole can be customized in so many ways. It's delicious however you do it.
I made this yesterday, and it was great! A bit of reassurance: if you cook for 45 minutes and it's still soupy in the middle, you can keep going. I cooked it for 55 and it was still soupy so I bumped up the oven to 400 degrees and went another 5, the center was cooked and the edges were brown and it was still good.
Great holiday breakfast
Has anyone ever frozen this casserole uncooked....then thaw and bake?
I have cooked it then cut into squares after cooled. Put in freezer zip lock bags and froze. Grab one out and reheat in microwave put on a little salsa and sour cream and off I go in the morning
Thanks for sharing Relda, that is so great to know!
This is my favorite breakfast casserole recipe. I’ve made it many times. I always use 0% fat Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. No one knows the difference and cuts fat and calories. I think Greek yogurt tastes so much like sour cream, that I even use it on my baked potatoes. This recipe’s a keeper! Thank you!
Renee you just made my whole day! Thank you for the Greek yogurt tip! We love that stuff too- can't wait to try it in this recipe!
Oh.My.Goodness... This was awesome! Made it for Christmas breakfast (no mushrooms since I didn't have any on hand) with some fried potatoes and there was nothing left. (What's with the 'all caps" thing? The caps lock isn't set on my keyboard but that's how it's coming out.)
Never mind... once it posted, it was ok.
Hey Becky! I am SO GLAD you all loved the casserole! We made it Christmas morning too! P.S. I don't know why it does that for some people? So funny! Anyway, thank you for the positive review it means so much to us!
Im Writing from ireLand. I think wHat we call saUsage is different to america? What exactly is it? I woUld love to make this at the weekend.
Thank you
Hi Karen! So sorry for the delayed response! This recipe uses ground pork sausage, sort of like ground hamburger that you would find in a roll in the meat section of the supermarket, does that help?
Made it this morning. Easy and delicious! Will be my go to recipe from now on!
Yay! So glad to hear that!
tHE ONLY PRE-COOKED SAUSAGE i KNOW THAT i CAN BUY IS THE PRE-COOKED PATTIES...IS THAT WHAT YOU MEAN? oR DO YOU MEAN 24 OZ. RAW, AND i SHOULD COOK IT BEFORE i START?
You can buy it pre-cooked in patties or links and cut it up, or just cook your favorite kind of sausage (like Jimmy Dean or something) before starting to make this recipe! :)
Pinning this for the holidays! Looks amazing and I know my family is going to eat it up!
They will love it! Thanks so much Sabrina!