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Ultimate Maple Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450
A hearty and flavorful breakfast casserole combining maple sausage, sourdough bread, and cheesy eggs, perfect for a weekend brunch.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 lb Maple chicken sausage or maple beef sausage, casing removed
  • 1 Medium sweet onion, finely diced
  • 6 cups Day-old sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 8 Large eggs
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 2 tbsp Pure maple syrup, extra for drizzling
  • 1 tsp Ground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg

Instructions 

  • Cook sausage and diced onion in a skillet until browned, then drain excess fat.
  • Layer bread cubes in a greased 9×13-inch dish, then evenly distribute sausage mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; pour over the casserole, pressing bread down.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake covered for 35 minutes, then uncover and bake 10-15 minutes until golden and set.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with extra maple syrup before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with sautéed mushrooms and add extra cheese.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sausage