By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 8
797 cal · 70 min
Breakfast Casserole
Recipe GLPR20cb8a4e78dfa1
A hearty breakfast casserole featuring seasoned pork sausage, bread cubes, and sharp cheddar cheese bound together with a creamy egg and milk custard. Baked until golden and set, this classic American dish is perfect for feeding a crowd at breakfast or brunch.
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Ingredients
1 teaspoon butter
2 pounds loose fresh pork sausage meat
8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut into large cubes
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Use the butter to grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the loose pork sausage meat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks, until no pink remains and it is cooked through (internal temperature 160°F/71°C), about 8–10 minutes. Drain off excess fat if needed.
Scatter the bread cubes evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the bread cubes.
Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the sausage layer.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, dry mustard, and salt until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over all the ingredients in the baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the egg custard is set.
Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Comments
All eight ingredients are readily available at every major Charlotte chain, with nothing requiring a special trip. At roughly $1.50-2.00 per serving, this is budget-friendly for a make-ahead dish that feeds a family well; the sausage and butter are the primary cost drivers. The stated 70 minutes is honest for a baked casserole with cubing bread and browning sausage, though the actual hands-on time is under 20 minutes. The casserole reheats excellently in a low oven and is perfect for weeknight planning, though it needs overnight refrigeration before baking, which isn't ideal for same-day spontaneity.
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