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Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Delicious Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole for Busy Mornings

This Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole combines savory sausage, vibrant vegetables, and creamy eggs for a perfect breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Sausage substitute with ham, bacon, or vegetarian alternatives
  • 8 large Eggs can replace some whole eggs with egg whites
  • 1 cup Milk can use dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese
For the Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with any cooking oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced or powdered
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach can substitute with kale or omit
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers can substitute with zucchini or mushrooms
  • 1 large Yellow Onion can use shallots or red onions
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • casserole dish
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (191°C) and gather your ingredients.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage for 6–8 minutes until golden.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic, bell peppers, onion, and spinach for 4–5 minutes.
  4. Combine the cooked sausage and sautéed vegetables in a greased casserole dish.
  5. Whisk together eggs, milk, and half the cheese in a medium bowl, then pour over the mixture.
  6. Add remaining cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Allow the casserole to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  9. You can cover and refrigerate the uncooked casserole for up to 24 hours if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole is perfect for meal prep and can be customized to include your favorite ingredients. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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