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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World's Best Sausage Egg Casserole
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 oz pre-cooked sausage
- 10 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream I use light
- 1 onion
- 1 green pepper
- 1 red pepper
- 8 oz 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.
I'm going to make this sausage recipe for Christmas brunch
I have made this recipe for many years! The whole family loves it! Both of my kids have asked for the recipe to feed their families! It's great for a large holiday gathering or great for a lazy comfort food sunday or best yet, we love it for dinner!
Looking for a nutritious, gluten free, protein rich, easy breakfast dish to serve my teen grandchildren while being the adult supervision while parents are on a trip, I found the Pretty Providence website and "The World's Best Breakfast Casserole" recipe. I made it last night, just as written (except for leaving out mushrooms which they don't like.) I cut the bell peppers in strips, the onions in chunks and each type individually in my mini food processor to mince. Then I measured each type of vegetable. I decided to use only 1/3 cup of each due to my own particular tastes. I used regular sour cream. I used sharp cheddar cheese. I used Bob Evans original sausage as it has been my favorite for as long as I can remember. Bob Evans started in Ohio, I mean the real Bob Evans and family, not the now known corporately owned company. The sausage has been the same since I can remember eating it back in the 1950's. Very consistent, very good. I baked it in a glass 9 x 13 dish. Checking on it, I found it was done in about 37 minutes in my oven (at 350 degrees.) I let it cool, cut it into squares and then this morning warmed it up for their breakfast. They loved it! They're off to school now and I'm back at my home and getting ready to serve it to my wonderful husband of nearly 53 years! Try this one, it's a keeper. My granddaughter reminded me of the trick of baking the egg dish in prepared muffin tins. I may do that the next time. I'll have to watch it though as I'd have no idea how to calculate the baking time! Ladies, thank you for this wonderful recipe. It is the world's best breakfast casserole as far as I'm concerned. Easy and delicious!
Can’t print receipts so can’t judge if good or not! Why can’t one print this receipt?
So sorry it should be fixed now!
I cooked my sausage and veggies first. Loved it
Can you freezBarbe the casserole after cooking it?
Can I make this two days in advanced before baking it
I wouldn't go more than 24 hours in advance without cooking, but you could cook it and then reheat.
This is a game changer! Brought it to a potluck and it pleased everybody (especially the kids!) Highly recommended!
Thank you for this recipe,I am always looking for breakfast that I can make ahead of time and this one was a winner!