Southern-Style Breakfast Casserole

This hearty brunch casserole combines spicy sausage, sharp cheese, and crusty bread custard for a crowd-pleasing meal. It comes together quickly and can even be assembled the night before for a stress-free morning.

Southern-Style Breakfast Casserole

This hearty brunch casserole combines spicy sausage, sharp cheese, and crusty bread custard for a crowd-pleasing meal. It comes together quickly and can even be assembled the night before for a stress-free morning.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 46 servings

Course: Breakfast

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Base: 7oz spicy pork sausage 3.5oz stale baguette (cubed)
• Veg: 4 scallions 1 tomato, 1 jalapeño, 2/3 cup grated sharp cheese
• Custard: 6 eggs 1/2 cup half-and-half, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp smoked paprika

Equipment

• Skillet
• Casserole dish
• Whisk
• Bowl

Method

 

Instructions

1. Brown sausage meat in a skillet until crumbled and cooked through.
2. Layer bread cubes, sausage, chopped veggies, and cheese in a greased casserole dish.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, and paprika. Pour over the layers.
4. Let rest 15 minutes to allow bread to absorb the liquid.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 30-40 mins until set, puffed, and golden.

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