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Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Browned Italian sausage covered with eggs, heavy cream, sharp cheddar, and mozzarella, baked in a 9x13-inch dish at 400°F until golden brown and set. Ready in about 50 minutes and cuts into 9 squares for brunch or weekday breakfasts.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground sausage casserole, sausage breakfast casserole
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 352kcal
Author: Sara Nelson

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Optional Garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 400°F and coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook Sausage: To a large pan over medium-high heat, add sausage and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and, using a slotted spoon, transfer browned sausage to the prepared baking dish and set aside. (Alternatively, carefully drain grease into a jar or container and then pour browned sausage into baking dish.)
  • Prepare Egg Mixture: To a large bowl, add eggs, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Using an electric mixer, mix until well combined. Pour egg mixture atop browned sausage in baking dish.
  • Bake Casserole: Transfer baking dish to middle oven rack and bake until edges of casserole are golden brown and bubbling and the center is set and no longer jiggles, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Slice and Serve: Remove baking dish from oven and let casserole rest for about 5 minutes before slicing into 9 pieces. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh chives.

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Notes

Storage: Store the casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap cooled slices individually and freeze for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat at 400°F until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.3g | Protein: 17.7g | Fat: 30.3g | Saturated Fat: 13.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11.1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 242mg | Sugar: 0.7g | Vitamin A: 602IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1.5mg