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5-Ingredient Overnight Breakfast Casserole

A simple make-ahead breakfast casserole with sausage, eggs, cheese, and bread—just five ingredients for the easiest, most delicious morning meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 8 slices sandwich bread, cubed day-old preferred
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 large eggs whisked
  • 2 cups milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and add cubed bread to create the base layer.
  2. Sprinkle cooked sausage evenly over the bread.
  3. Add shredded cheese over the sausage.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole layers, pressing down slightly.
  6. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).
  7. Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes until golden and set.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

Perfect for holidays, brunch gatherings, or meal prep. Can be customized with different meats or veggies.