Breakfast · Easy
Easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole
This easy breakfast casserole is assembled the night before and baked in the morning, making it perfect for holidays or feeding a crowd with minimal morning effort.
15Prep min
45Cook min
480Total min
What you'll need
- 8 cupsbread, cubed (day-old works best)
- 1 lbbreakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese
- 8eggs
- 2.5 cupswhole milk
- 1/2 teaspoondry mustard
- to tastesalt and black pepper
- optionalgreen onion, sliced, for garnish
Let's cook
- 1Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread the bread cubes evenly in the bottom.
- 2Scatter the cooked sausage and cheese evenly over the bread.
- 3In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
- 4Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese, pressing down gently so the bread soaks it up.
- 5Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours.
- 6The next morning, preheat the oven to 350F and bake, covered, for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until set and golden on top.
- 7Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with green onion, and serve.
Make it yours
- Add sauteed bell peppers and onions for more vegetables.
- Use ham or bacon instead of sausage.
- Swap cheddar for a Mexican blend and add diced green chiles.
Good with
- Fresh fruit salad
- Maple syrup drizzle
- Hot sauce on the side
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Can I bake this without refrigerating overnight?
Yes, let it sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before baking so the bread can absorb the custard.
Can I freeze leftovers?
Yes, baked and cooled portions freeze well for up to 2 months.



