This most excellent breakfast casserole is the perfect way to start your morning. Packed with savory flavors and hearty ingredients, it provides a satisfying and delicious meal to fuel your day. With a simple preparation and a short cooking time, this recipe is a great choice for busy mornings. Serve it to your family or friends and enjoy a breakfast that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 10 slices of bread
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the red bell pepper and onion until softened.
- Cut the bread slices into cubes and place half of them in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with half of the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining bread, sausage, vegetables, and cheese.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, and paprika.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Cover the dish with foil and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight to allow the bread to soak up the egg mixture.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until set and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
