Start your day off right with this delicious and easy American breakfast casserole. Packed with flavorful ingredients like sausage, eggs, cheese, and vegetables, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for brunch or a lazy weekend breakfast, this casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked in the morning for a stress-free meal. Serve it with a side of fresh fruit and a cup of hot coffee for the ultimate breakfast experience.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add the diced onion, green and red bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet with the drippings. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In the greased baking dish, layer half of the cubed bread followed by half of the cooked sausage, cooked vegetables, and shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight for the best results.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the eggs are set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Slice into squares and serve hot.
- Enjoy this delicious American breakfast casserole with your favorite hot sauce or ketchup.
