Easy Cheesy Sausage Egg Casserole

Our Sausage Egg Casserole is packed with a flavor that's a low-carb delight. This is a perfect breakfast casserole

Crumbled breakfast sausage combined with ooey-gooey cheesy goodness from cheddar cheese, broccoli, and red peppers for a veggie combo to bring amazing flavor which makes a hearty breakfast.

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• ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
• Ingredients
• Equipment
• Instructions
• Storage
• Expert Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Variations
• Serving Suggestions
• Similar recipes
• Sausage and Egg Casserole
• Recipe History
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

• Whether you are having everyone in for a holiday brunch or want an egg dish that can be made ahead and used throughout the week, this is your recipe!
• Sausage Egg casserole is a great brunch recipe, Mother's Day, Easter, Sunday brunch, any family gathering.
• My friends, this breakfast casserole is made without potatoes so it's a great keto breakdfast casserole.
• This is a great egg casserole to make on a Sunday to have all week for a quick breakfast. Just cut into squares and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Reheat when ready to eat.

Ingredients

• breakfast sausage, removed from casing
• shallot
• red pepper
• broccoli florets, semi defrosted and chopped
•  large eggs
• 2% milk 
• dried parsley
• dried basil
• garlic powder
•  black pepper
• salt
• shredded cheddar cheese
• non-stick baking spray

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Equipment

• Casserole Carrier: these carriers are great for holidays, pot lucks, and picnics.
• 9x13 Casserole: everyone needs one of these casserole pans.

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

Step 1: Preheat oven 375°F. Spray a 9" by 13" casserole dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.

Step 2: Saute the sausage meat until all browned.  Remove sausage and set aside. Drain off any excess fat from the pan

Step 3: Saute shallot and red pepper for about 4 minutes. Add in and saute the broccoli for another minute.

Step 4: Stir in the cooked crumbled sausage.

Step 5: Pour the sausage mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.

Step 6: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the mixture.

Step 7: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, parsley, basil, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to combine well.

Step 8: Pour the egg mixture over the sausage mixture.

Step 9: Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the center of the casserole is firm, it should not be jiggly! (jiggly being my very technical cooking term)

Step 10: Remove the casserole from the oven. Let it sit for a few minutes. Slice and enjoy!

Storage

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight covered container for 2 days.

Freezer Instructions:

After baking, extra pieces can be frozen individually. Place the egg pieces on a baking sheet to freeze for about 30 minutes. This will keep the pieces from freezing together.

Then wrap well in plastic wrap and aluminum foil use a food saver to freeze the egg pieces. Defrost overnight as needed. The pieces can also be cooked from a frozen stat, wrapped in aluminum foil. Reheat at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes.

Expert Tips

Expert Tip: Feel free to swap out the sausage and use either cooked crumbled bacon or ham, delicious.

• Use fresh breakfast sausage and remove from casing.
• Saute the sausage, drain and discard excess fat so your casserole is not greasy.
• After trying both fresh and frozen broccoli florets. Frozen broccoli is easier to use for this recipe.
• Semi-defrost the broccoli and chop it up for the casserole.
• Pre-shredded cheese can be used as a shortcut in this recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Variations

• Vary the protein and use either bacon or ham.
• Use leftover ham in the egg casserole.
• Use a chopped green onion instread of a shallot.
• Add in some dry mustard for a little zing.
• Any color, yellow, orange, or green bell pepper can be added into the egg mixture.
• A great recipe to use up vegetables that need to be cooked that are at the end of their refrigerator life.
• You can use egg whites if there is a concern of cholestrol.
• Cheddar is a favorite but gruyere cheese, swiss, mozzarella, and goat cheese are all great choices.

Serving Suggestions

Are you having brunch? A must add is my family's famous Bloody Mary, you just need to make it and enjoy it. For a non-alcohol refresher, try Blueberry Lemon Ginger Iced Tea, just delicious.

Add my easy Blueberry Scones and Apricot Glazed Ham to the buffet table.

Similar recipes

You know I have been preaching make-ahead recipes lately like, Breakfast Burritos and Veggie Egg Muffin Cups.

Next time, try our scrumptious Loaded Veggie Egg Scramble is another delicious breakfast choice.

Mini egg quiche is another great brunch recipe to have alongside the Sausage Egg Casserole.

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Recipe originally published May 20, 2020. Updated December 9, 2021 for user experience.

Recipe History

When hosting a brunch or feeding the family, everyone wants make-ahead meals that just need to be popped in the oven to heat quickly. Nothing is worse than running around the kitchen cooking last-minute recipes.

This flavor-packed Sausage and Egg Casserole is the solution. A must make for all your brunch and lunch parties. Full of cheesy goodness and loaded with crumbled sausage and veggies make this a winner for everyone.

A great way to feed a family or a large crowd quickly too! Perfect for any Holiday!

When my kids were small I quickly realized I needed to have a slew of easy recipes that I could prepare quickly. I love breakfast but I don't love getting up in the morning! Having recipes on the ready that can pop in the oven or reheated is a big plus for me!