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Breakfast casserole warm morning

Breakfast Casserole Warm Morning Dish

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 6 cups cubed day-old bread about 8 slices
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium, crumbling; drain excess fat and set aside.
  3. Layer bread in dish; top with sausage and 1½ cups cheese.
  4. Whisk eggs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl.
  5. Pour eggs evenly over bread and sausage; press gently with a spatula to help bread absorb liquid.
  6. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or stand at least 30 minutes if baking immediately.
  7. Bake covered with foil 30 minutes; uncover, top with remaining ½ cup cheese, and bake 15 minutes more until golden and set.
  8. Rest 5 minutes; cut into squares and serve warm.