Ingredients
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- 1 pound breakfast sausage, Italian, or spicy
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or preferred cheese blend
- 2 cups bread cubes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- ½ cup chopped spinach (optional)
- ¼ cup diced onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 7×11-inch (or 8×11-inch) baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Layer cooked sausage, vegetables (if using), and shredded cheese in the greased baking dish. Top with optional bread cubes if using.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute sausage with turkey sausage or vegetarian sausage.
- Add other vegetables like mushrooms or tomatoes if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg