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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
  • 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
  1. 1Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread the bread cubes evenly in the bottom.
  2. 2Scatter the cooked sausage and cheese evenly over the bread.
  3. 3In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese, pressing down gently so the bread soaks it up.
  5. 5Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

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.