Sausage and Egg Casserole

I'm supposed to give this 6 stars out of 5, to quote the kids. Another quote: "This stuff is the bomb." Easy, feeds a lot of teens. I kind of doubled the recipe, except I didn't have double the cheese or sausage. Also, I diced a couple baked potatoes in there instead of some of the bread. I also added a little red pepper flakes for some zip. I knew my sausage was very mild so added some poultry seasoning when I was cooking it in the microwave. Anyway, obviously not a picky recipe but very good & easy.

Very simple and quick, keeps well for a couple days covered. I found it's not really necessary to overnight it in the fridge, a couple hours seems to do just as well (my family likes breakfast for dinner). It was a little bland so I used hot sausage the second time and we liked it much better - perked up the flavor but not so spicy the kids couldn't/ wouldn't eat it. Be SURE to grease the pan well.

wow this was so good! i am so impressed. i actually cut the recipe in half since there are just two of us and baked it in an 8" square pan. So good and a keeper! thanks :)

Better than 4 stars, but not quite a perfect 5 either. Great recipe for brunch or company since prep is done the night prior and it is put in the oven the next day. I added bacon as well since I was short of sausage. I would definitely make it that way again-it was a good combo of flavors. Not hard to make and quite good too! Also was great as a leftover.

I let it bake for 30 minutes and then gave it a quick stir and tossed some extra cheese on top. Baked for about 10-15 minutes longer and it was just right! I will make this again!

Yummy and easy- my husband loved this so much he wishes he had an extra stomach. I made a couple of changes- instead of the dry mustard, I added about a quarter cup of maple syrup to the milk/eggs mixture for a little sweetness, and I threw in some thyme and sage. I also added some mushrooms I had on hand. Yum! Will make this again for sure.

Was a hit! I added two more eggs and a little more milk and it still turned out wonderful!

Simple and absolutely delicious. This deserves 5 stars because it is exactly what you expect and very satisfying. Our Thanksgiving guests even asked for the recipe! Thanks!

After making this a few times I have made the following few changes that make it turn out the way I like it: 1) 8 eggs (instead of 6) 2) 2-1/4 cup milk (instead of 2 c.) 3) Wheat bread (instead of white) 4) 1-1/4 cup cheese (instead of 1 c.) 5) Brown the sausage w/ chopped onion + garlic powder (to taste) It takes right at around 45 minutes to cook completely.

This was so delicious and easy to prepare! I made it for a going away part for a coworker and it received rave reviews from everyone! I did finely chop half of a sweet onion, half of a green pepper, and half of a red pepper, and I added about 4 more eggs and a little more milk. I also used croissants instead of bread, which made it extra yummy! I am definitely making this Christmas Eve to be enjoyed Christmas morning!

I did nothing different with this recipe except add pepper. It rocks! I didn't have time to let it set overnight and it was still good. Could possible even increase eggs to 8 and still have a good flavor - and have it go just a bit further.

This was very tastey & easy. I wanted to feed a few more people so, I made 1 1/2 times the recipe. This fit perfectly in a 9x13 baking dish. The basic recipe is a good 4 star recipe as is but, if you really want to bump it up to a 5 star... Add 1 medium onion chopped, 1 green bell pepper chopped, 1/2 lb cubed ham and some sage. Cook this along with the sausage... the aroma is heavenly! As recommended, I assembled this dish the night before and let it sit out 1/2 hour the next morning before cooking. It was taking longer to cook than I expected so after about 25 minutes, I bumped the temp up to 400 for 10 minutes, then to 450 for another 10 minutes and it came out fine. It might have taken longer to cook because I increased the recipe size. Next time I'll just allow for extra cooking time in my schedule.

I made this for a large breakfast gathering and I only had an 11 x 15 in. pan. Ended up using 12 eggs, 3 cups of milk, 1 cup sharp cheddar chz, 1/2 cup swiss, 1 lb. maple flavored sausage, 1/2 cup crumbled bacon, pepper,then cooked- green peppers, onions, and spinach. Served with salsa.

I have been making this for a few years now. The 9x13 pan is too big for this recipe. I add 2 more slices of bread, 2 extra eggs and use 16 oz of cheese. It comes out beautiful. I also bake for 1 hour. I do add onion and only use 8 oz sausage. My office and family LOVE it.

This is definitely a keeper - one of those great recipes that uses items that you'll almost always have on hand. I've made it exactly as written and the result was creamy and delicious. I've also made it a number of times with minor variations (cubed ham, sliced deli ham, cubed sausage links, etc) with great success. Other things that I've added to good effect: pimentos, artichoke, thyme, mushrooms. Wonderfully forgiving recipe. Try it, you'll love it!

I was looking for an easy breakfast recipe to use up some of my husband's venison sausage and some day old dried up bread and I chose this. Since I wanted to make this today I only let it set in the refrigerator for two hours before baking. It turned out great - so if you are on a time crunch and don't have 8 hours or overnight give this dish a try. I did omit the salt since I'm trying to watch our intake. It didn't need it at all. I think the seasoning from the sausage and the sodium in the cheese was enough to give this dish plenty of flavor without the added salt. I did use finely shredded 2% colbyjack cheese. This dish was very tasty.

This is a delicious and flexible recipe. I made this in a 9 x 13 pan with two additional eggs (as another reviewer suggested), along with some extra bread and milk. I served it for brunch on Christmas day, and my family enjoyed it. Next time I plan to play with different breakfast meats and additions, like spinach and mushrooms.

This was a great, easy recipe. I omitted the mustard because not all the family likes mustard. I also didn't have time to let it sit overnight, so I mixed everything up in the morning and then cooked it. It was great! The kids absolutely loved it!

Absolutely delicious and super easy! I followed the recipe exactly and it was great. Thanks!!!

This was perfect for feeding folks after church. Made the casserole exactly as directed Saturday night, took it out of the fridge & put it in the oven on "time bake" before we left for church Sunday morning. When we arrived home, the house smelled wonderful. The casserole was done and rested for the required time while we set out drinks and washed our hands! While I might experiment with seasoning and ingredients, it will only be out a sense of adventure. The recipe is perfect as is.

My family absolutely loved this and ate every bit! I made it at the last minute this morning, so I actually used mozzarella cheese because that is all i had, and i didn't let it sit. I can't wait to try it again with cheddar cheese....I plan on making it Christmas morning.

A winner with everyone who has tried it. A versatile, easy, make ahead brunch dish that tastes great in every variation I've made...use almost any bread, any cheese, throw in some leftover veggies...it is all good!

This is one of my absolute favorite breakfast casseroles. I grew up with my grandmother making this for us kids when we visited. It was always a hit! However, I did make some modifications--like others, I cooked it about 10-15 mins longer than stated so the middle would cook-through and not be mushy. Like my grandmother, I used white bread but cut the crust off and placed the 6 slices whole on the bottom of the pan, layering the rest of the ingredients. I added 1 more egg and little bit more milk to the egg mixture. The next morning before it went in the oven, I added a top layer of cheese. Will definitely be making this again!

This recipe was not what I expected I guess the bread over took it.. maybe I'll use something else but the rest of it tasted good and it was easy to make and would easily feed a large family.

Wonderful! I used cinnamon bread instead of white bread and it added an awesome Christmas flavor. Easy and fail-proof. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.

outstanding. i used the reviewers idea with the crescent rolls lining the bottom and top and it was fantastic. i also added green peppers and onions too. yummy!!

Like a previous reviewer, I had a crowd to feed so I added two eggs and increased the milk to 2 1/4 cups. It says you have to let it sit overnight, but I was only able to let it sit for 20 minutes or so, and it came out great, took about an hour to bake. I also sauteed 1/2 onion and sliced red peppers with the sausage, so it was colorful and tasty. Used wheat bread since I try to avoid white. I got a ton of compliments on this one - all men, and they said it was delicious. The pan disappeared within minutes.

Stupendous!!! I added a couple eggs, hash browns, 1/2 lb sausage and few strips of bacon and put it all in 9X13. Perfect Sunday night quick yummy use what you have dinner! Thanks!

Thank you! This is almost identical to a recipe my sister gave me & I of course misplaced! This was a big hit on Christmas day!

I like to also add a can of chopped green chilies. Sometimes will use Texas toast, but you will have to add many more eggs. I made this last year before I went out for New Years Eve and the next morning had friends over for breakfast. It was a great way to begin a New Year..

Delicious! I made two versions: One vegetarian friendly, one note. Both were a huge success. In place of sausage I used morning star sausage links. After cooking them on the stove top I minced them and added to the dish. The only significant different I made to both dishes was added sauteed onions and garlic. Overall - fabulous dish that I will use many times to come. thanks!

Substitute turkey sausage for a different flavor. Any type of leftover bread can be used, leave crusts on for a bit more flavor as well. My family prefers a whole wheat type of bread.

Family loved it. I used 8 eggs and increased the rest proportionatly. Did not use mustard. I assembled in the morning and put it right in the oven.

It was delicious! I also added some celery salt and seasoning salt, mushrooms. I cooked fried potatoes on the side. Put it all inside a tortilla with sour cream and salsa and made breakfast burritos. It was one of my family's most favorite meals!

This was easy and very good. I added a small chopped onion and that's the only change I made. Everyone loved it, and there weren't any leftovers.

Loved it and so did my family. I made this on Christmas Eve before going to bed and on Christmas Morning I put it in the oven.... Everyone loved it and have asked for it again.

one of my go to recipes for breakfast... I actually add a whole pound of bacon crumbled up on top, and I add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 more slice of bread, and 2 cups of cheese.. for a 9x13 pan

Edit 10/31/10: Make sure you buy regular breakfast sausage. Hubby bought maple sausage this past time and it wasn't nearly as good. ***This is an easy and yummy recipe for Christmas morning. It gets requested every year. What I like about it other than the taste, is that it gets prepped the night before, so you can relax and enjoy the morning while it bakes.

I have made this so many times I have it memorized! Its perfect!

excellent. Eats more like a meal. Also cooked the sausage and egg muffins to eat up some eggs my chickens inundated me with---also good but the Sausage and Egg casserole was excellent. Will make it again.

I prepared this the night before and refrigerated. I was delicious at brunch. I used a "medium" pork sausage which gave a little bit of a spicy flavor. I also added 1/2 of a red bell pepper and 1/2 of a green bell pepper both finely chopped. I sauteed them in the pork sausage drippings just a little bit and then added to the casserole mixture. Very, Very good. I will make this one again.

When I tasted a bit of the the sausage I browned for this recipe, I noticed that it seemed salty. I should have considered this when I made the dish, because it turned out to be almost too salty. I advise others making the dish to check the saltiness of their sausage before adding salt to the recipe.

Wonderful. Used 8 eggs, as suggested by previous reviews for a 9x13 dish, and also used sourdough sliced bread that I cubed. Sauteed some sliced red bell pepper in the oil left over from browning the sausage and let the sausage and pepper drain on paper towels before adding to dish. Really easy to prepare and LOVE that it's made the night before -- great timesaver! Absolutely delicious and can't wait to make it again!

It was good..but I have had better. Wake up casserole from this site is better! Still good and will make again for a different casserole! Add in green peppers, mushrooms, different cheeses, different meats..as you like!

I put this together on Christmas Eve.It was so nice to able to enjoy Christmas morning with everyone instead of being secluded in the kitchen cooking. I added chopped green pepper and vidalia onion. I also used cubed Italian bread. It was a big hit -even with my skeptical mother in law. :)

This was great. It tasted great and was easy to throw together. I used a combination of meats like sausage, bacon and ham. I added a little dehydrated onion mixture. I used a little more cheese than the recipe called for. I'm not sure if it really needs to sit over night. I'm sure you could throw this together early in the morn and toss it in the oven a few hours later. The whole family liked this and I will be making it again.

I love this casserole. Great to make ahead for a crowd for breakfast. Easy to reheat in the microwave. I use Jimmy Dean's breakfast sausage, I think it has the best flavor. Instead of bread I add a cup of flour. It's just like an impossible pie and creates it's own crust. Thanks Gayle.

Tasty, easy -- and excellent in single-serve ramekin dishes.

Great recipe as is but there are so many possibilities! I have one in the fridge now with ham, onions, red bell pepper, wheat and rye bread, and swiss cheese. I can't wait to take it out of the oven in the morning. Also, I like mine with more egg and less milk.

This is a family favorite. We have it for Christmas breakfast, and occassionally during the year just because it's so yummy!

It's ok, but it's too soggy. It might be better if the bread was toasted first. Maybe less milk as well. I'll try a different recipe next time.

I made the 4 serving 8x8 Version - 4 eggs, 1 cup milk, half of everything else. I made the mistake of using wheat bread...the wheat taste was too overpowering. We thought sour dough bread might be a good taste and not so soggy for next time.

I had to adapt the recipe to what I had on hand, simply substituted venison sausage for the pork and wheat bread for white. I also added a splash of worcestershire sauce and about 2 tablespoons of sauteed, minced onion. The dish was delicious and fed 12 people with no leftovers. It's now in the rotation for Sunday School breakfasts.

So delicious!! I planned to make my egg casserole for my husband and his 3 buddies after a morning hunt. I soon realized I only had 5 eggs, but could not get to the store without taking 3 small kiddos...no thanks, so I came across this. I lessened each ingredient since I was still lacking an egg, and used whole grain wheat bread! Not a drop remained of this, it was quite delicious. Oh, and it only soaked for maybe 20 minutes before I cooked it, so no worries for anyone doing this at the last minute.

Perfect for a 9 X 13 dish with 8 eggs and 8 slices of bread. Plenty flavorful without adding any veggies, but veggie lovers could certainly do so. Top it off with a little hot sauce - delicious and crowd-pleasing! I was unable to make it the night before the first time, and it was perfectly fine.

This was a delicious breakfast that our entire family enjoyed. We did not refrigerate it overnight, we just mixed and baked it, and it turned our perfectly.

Made this using two 7 oz pkgs of brown and serve links; cooked in microwave, thinly sliced. The bread was a nutty oat whole grain, the mustard, a squeeze of the spicy prepared kind. I added some frozen spinach and some nutmeg, along with red pepper flakes, and used garlic salt. It wasn't enough for my pan, so I transferred it into an 8x8 baking dish, and baked it right away. Puffed up like a pretty souffle. Delicious!!

This is a good casserole, but I added chopped mushrooms and onions and pepper to the sausage. I like the way you can cut it up and serve it in whole slices.

I've made this twice now--both with FANTASTIC results! I used some maple-flavored sausage--which added a yummy sweetness. The second time, however, I tried it in a smaller/deeper dish. Not evenly cooked. DEFINITELY go with the size pan listed in the recipe. I will next time :)

5 stars for its universality. Husband loved it, toddler loved it, everyone was happy at the breakfast table. How often does that happen? I prepared this recipe as written with no modifications.

made this for breakfast when the family was up, but changed a few things. I sprayed a pan and rolled out a package of creasant rolls into it. Then scrambled 8 eggs, 2 cups milk, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup shredded cheese, and a cup of biscuik, then added 1 lb of cooked HOT sausage. My family doesnt do hot things very well but they all loved it. The hot sausage gives it some flavor. Great recipe. The new family fav!

i used sliced link sausage, its what i had on hand.

YUM! I love breakfast food. I loved how the egg soaked into the bread, making the casserole light and fluffy. I got the wrong sausage--links instead of bulk--so I just cut the links into thirds, it still was good. We enjoyed it on christmas morning.

I love this receipe, I have a 2yr old and he ate it up. I made this for christmas brunch and the fact the you prepare it the night before made it easy to just pop in the oven in the morning and no mess no fuss and really really yummy.

Awesome recipe! And super easy. I made it in the morning, put it in the fridge for 6 hours, then baked it for dinner. It was a hit.

This recipe is incredible! I made this on a whim last year for Christmas morning. It went over so well that I get requests for it for EVERY holiday now and sometimes just for a weekend breakfast. The kids love it, the husband loves it, the in-laws even love it! 5 stars!

Followed the recipe exactly and the dish was delicious. An easy way to feed guests without having a busy, hot kitchen in the morning.

OK, this was absolutely fabulous. Such a versatile recipe... you can choose your own ingredients or what you had on hand. I had bacon and mexican blend cheese, and italian bread leftover from dinner. I also used a 9x13; didn't have the size specified. Cooked beautifully after 35-40 mins. I only let sit 2 hrs because I was short on time... absolutely will make this again. Also I used garlic instead of mustard powder and added fried potatoes and onions to the mixture! DELISH!!

Excellent recipe for leftovers! I have made this for a very long time and my recipe is just how this is written. I cut our servings in half (4 serv in 8x8) and still have another breakfast for me and the husband. I have made it with cheddar cheese, but really prefer shredded swiss. Gives it a nice flavor. Thanks for sharing!

We just had this for Christmas breakfast and like the presents, it was devoured in no time flat! This is my favorite egg/sausage casserole because it is less greasy than others. We use hot bulk pork sausage and pat it dry on paper towels to get rid of as much grease as possible, and just tear the bread into the egg mixture. It makes the perfect accompaniment to "clone of a Cinnabon".

It was really good. I added half chopped onion while I was cooking the sausage to add some flavor.I also tried a reviews recommendation of using crescent roll dough instead of bread for the bottom and top. The top was great.... but the crescent roll dough on bottom got soggy from the egg mixture :( but still tasted amazing when you pulled that part off :) I recommend this recipe with those minor tweaks, enjoy!

My boyfriend made this for guests and it was perfect! We didn't have to worry about cooking on the morning of our football game. Everything was done the day before. Made it again on the next football weekend! We make again and again.

I made this for a group of people and it was FANTASTIC! Everyone raved about it. Easy, just follow the directions and put it in the oven. Not a calorie saver - but the taste made it worth it.

This is a great recipe for feeding a lot of people. I did a brunch this past weekend with some very hungry eaters. It fed everyone and was all gone. I used regular cased breakfast sausages and just cut them up. Worked just as well as loose sausage. I would definitely recommend this for any potluck or group breakfast .

This tastes good but I'm not that impressed. It needed a few more eggs and I would have added a small chopped onion if I were to make it again.

My dad, the demanding eater, loves this dish. I use hot or spicy sausage to give it more of the favor my family enjoys.

This is pretty much EXACTLY the go-to breakfast casserole I have made to for years! I, personally, am not a fan of the ones that have potatoes in them. The only difference with mine is we use ham, only because my daughter likes ham better than sausage. And my recipe also calls for a can of mushrooms which we do use as we like mushrooms; and "dried" bread. I usually just lay the bread out the afternoon before I put it together that evening. I suppose that is to maybe soak up the liquids better? Anyway, this is a good basic egg casserole you can "tweak" to your tastes if necessary. I found my original recipe in a church cookbook--no better place to find good, tried, & true recipes in my opinion!!

I made this on a Sunday morning on the spur of the moment. I took a chance with not letting it sit over night, and it came out perfect. I added cheese on top like another reviewer suggested. I also added Pecorino Romano cheese to the cheddar since I had it on hand. Great recipe!

This was pretty good. Nothing fantastic and I probably won't make it again. But I used 1lb of precooked breakfast sausage links from Costco. I thawed them and then sauteed them with some green pepper & onion before mixing with the other ingredients. I didn't use ground mustard, I used some maple syrup instead (from another reviewer --great tip!). I toasted the bread before dicing it up. And I sprinkled some cinnamon sugar on them. Then diced them. My sister is not a huge fan of eggs but liked this dish because she said it didn't really taste like eggs.

Made this recipe for church and it was gobbled up. The kids kept coming back for more. And a 9 yr. old girl asked her mom to get the recipe. So, this will definately be made again.

I used egg bread from the bakery and tore it up. I put the bread in the dish, then topped with sausage and bacon (to keep it even throughout), then poured the egg mixture over it. I liked that I could make it the night before and would certainly make it again, but it didn't WOW me.

We made this for family on Christmas morning. Everyone loved it! I liked it because all the work was done the night before. All I had to do was bake it during the present opening festivities! We will make this whenever we have company saying over.

This was a great crowd pleaser and easy to make. I did not have time to take it out thirty min before baking and just put it in the preheated oven right out of the fridge, but it came out fine.

Fine.

It turned out great! I'd probably leave it in my oven a little longer because it seemed a little wet still in the middle but at our church potluck, it all got eaten and was the ONLY casserole there to have no leftovers!

YUM!!! So nice and easy to make the night before! I used 8 eggs to fill the pan more and an extra 1/2 c milk. I waited to add the cheese until right before it went in the over and then just sprinkled the cheese over the top. Everyone loved it!!

Delicious!! Cut the recipe in half and took the leftovers to work for a quick breakfast! Amazing.... don't change a thing!

Great recipe---I added green onions and I've passed the recipe on to many others. I always use wheat bread and it works just fine.

pretty good. Tasted more like french toast with sausage. Ate with syrup.

This was good...nothing great...but very east to put together the night before and throw in the oven in the morning.

This did NOT turn out well at all...and so continues my search for a nice breakfast bake.

Have been serving this at our tailgate parties for several years and we NEVER make enough. We do use 8 eggs instead of 6, but everyting else is spot on. Incredible dish.

This is my go-to breakfast during the holidays! It's perfect as is, but I also love to throw in some sauteed green bell peppers and onions if I have them on hand. Thanks!

Very good, easy and satisfying! I used hot sausage and sauted small amounts of green, red and jalapeño pepper when sausage was almost done.

Excellent! I doubled the eggs, bread, and cheese; used 3 1/2 cups of milk. Nice and fluffy. Definitely a keeper!

Excellent recipe, we use it when guests come. Kids love it as well.

I took these to work for a birthday breakfast and everyone loved them, but me being a critic I thought they were too watery, most likely b/c I added an extra 2 eggs and 1/4 cup milk to fill the 9x13 pan. Another 10 minutes of cook time would have been much better. Great with Red Hot and a few chunks of potato inside!

There are so many breakfast casserole recipes available, I chose this based on the limited ingredients, ease and quickness of assembly and ability to make day prior. It was delicious. Essentially a light version of a sausage and egg sandwich, though you can barely tell there's bread in it which I liked. Next time I will try adding spices for a southwest twist but had guests who do not like spice this time around. Quick, easy, yummy and few ingredients which is always appreciated.

Made this for a family brunch and everyone loved it! Doubled the recipe and used 1/2 spicy and 1/2 regular sausage. So good!