Irresistible Brunch Breakfast Casserole Feeds 8 Hungry Guests
A hearty and cozy make-ahead brunch casserole packed with sausage, cheese, and veggies. Perfect for feeding a crowd or holiday breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1½ cups breakfast sausage or meatballs, cooked and browned
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups cubed day-old bread (or hash browns)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Grease a baking dish and layer bread, sausage, veggies, and spinach.
- Whisk eggs, milk, seasonings, and spices until smooth.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the dish and top with cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40–45 minutes until set and golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
- Substitute hash browns for bread if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 250mg