Are you looking for an easy brunch idea with tons of flavor that will feed a crowd? This Overnight Egg Casserole will allow you to enjoy more time with your family and less time cooking and cleaning. It is one of our favorite casserole recipes!
This breakfast casserole recipe includes sausage, eggs, cheese, bread - you know -all the good stuff! Be sure to also check out our Easy Breakfast Casserole.
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Overnight Egg Bake
- This easy breakfast casserole can be made the night before and popped into the oven in the morning.
- The recipe is simple and tasty, and it’s an excellent choice for breakfast and brunch.
- This hearty egg-based breakfast keeps you satisfied for a long time. It’s a cheesy, tasty way to start a long day.
Egg Casseroles
Egg casseroles are the ultimate go-to for a fuss-free breakfast or brunch. Not only are they super easy to make, but they're perfect for feeding a crowd or making ahead for busy mornings. Just toss everything together, pop it in the oven, and you've got a delicious meal.
- Egg Casserole
- Breakfast Casserole With Sausage
- Breakfast Casserole With Bread
- Biscuit Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients For Overnight Egg Casserole With Bread
- Cooked Sausage Links: Swap with turkey or veggie sausage if you like.
- Large Eggs: The glue that holds it all together! Whisk them up for a nice, fluffy base.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Cheesy goodness! Mild or sharp, your choice.
- Slices of White Bread: Soaks up all the yummy flavors.
- Milk: Makes the egg mix smooth and creamy. Any milk works—dairy or plant-based.
- Shredded Hash Browns: Just make sure they’re not too wet.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
How To Make Overnight Egg Bake With Bread
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 baking dish. Start by cooking ten sausage links in the microwave or a skillet according to the package directions. When cooking something like sausage links, line your plate with super absorbent Bounty.
Chop cooked sausage into bite-sized pieces. Cut bread slices into cubes.
As you can see, I used a lot of eggs in this recipe, and I made sure to put the shells on some Bounty before moving them to the compost bin.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then incorporate the cheese, cooked sausage links, cubed white bread, and milk. Set the mixture aside.
Spread two cups of shredded hash browns onto the bottom of the greased 8x8 pan.
While transferring the ingredients, I accidentally spilled some of the egg mixture onto the counter. Luckily, I had Bounty on hand. I spray on some cleaner, and in just a few moments, my counter looks sparkly clean. Bounty comes in handy for the cleanup!
Pour the egg, cheese, sausage, and bread mixture over top. Add salt and pepper.
If you are cooking this right away, place in a 350-degree oven for 40 minutes.
If you are making this the next morning, you can cover it and place it in the refrigerator overnight. This overnight egg casserole recipe can sit refrigerated until the morning. In the morning, simply pop the pan in the oven for 40 minutes.
One of the things I love about this breakfast casserole is that it has a little of everything. Bread, eggs, sausage, potatoes, and cheese in every yummy mouthful! Easy, cheesy, and delicious! A lot of my readers love preparing this for Christmas morning. Whatever day you make it, it is delicious!
Keeping The Kitchen Clean While Preparing Breakfast
To get through the holidays stress-free, I make sure to do as much as I can beforehand. That means I make and freeze cookie dough that I can just thaw and bake when the need arises, stock up on Bounty so I can enjoy every minute and not think about the mess, and prepare some easy holiday meals ahead of time that can just be thrown into the oven when needed.
One of my favorite holiday meals to prepare is this overnight egg bake. I can prepare it the night before, refrigerate, and bake it in the morning. I love when my extended family can wake up to hot cups of coffee and a warm breakfast.
We use Bounty every day, but I always make sure to have some extra on hand when I know I will be having holiday company. Since we will be having seven people stay with us over the holidays, I don't want to run out of paper towels.
Let's face it, even guests with the best intentions make messes. Plus, if you are anything like me, preparing holiday food always causes a mess.
Tips For Easy Overnight Egg Casserole
Tip 1: For a little extra spice, top with hot sauce or salsa.
Tip 2: This recipe uses sliced sandwich bread, which you will cut into cubes. You can use the crusts as well.
FAQs Overnight Egg Casserole Recipe
You don't have to prepare this as a make-ahead recipe. You can make it just before you stick it in the oven. It is a very versatile recipe.
Once baked, you can store the leftovers of the casserole in the fridge in a covered container for up to 5 days.
So many options! Some of my favorites are veggies like bell peppers and onions, ham and bacon.
Overnight Casserole Recipes
Overnight casserole recipes are a busy mom's best friend! They're super convenient because you can prep everything the night before, pop it in the fridge, and have breakfast or brunch ready to bake in the morning. Here are some of our favorites:
- Overnight Pancake Breakfast Bake
- Overnight French Toast Recipe
- Overnight Breakfast Treat Casserole
- Sweet Breakfast Casserole
Casserole Essentials
To whip up this tasty casserole, you'll need a few trusty kitchen tools. Start with a casserole dish and mixing bowls for combining your ingredients. A whisk comes in handy for beating eggs and a spatula is perfect for serving.
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This Overnight Egg Casserole is simple, packed with flavor, and lets you spend more time with your family instead of stuck in the kitchen. With sausage, eggs, cheese, and bread, it’s a delicious way to start the day.
Easy Breakfast Recipes
📖 Recipe
Overnight Egg Casserole
Ingredients
- 10 sausage links
- 7 eggs whisked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 slices white bread cubed
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups shredded hash brown potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 pan.
- Cook 10 sausage links in the microwave according to package directions.
- When cooked, chop up sausage into bite sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs then add cheese, cooked sausage links, cubed white bread, and milk and set aside.
- Spread 2 cups of shredded hash brown potatoes onto the bottom of the greased pan.
- Pour egg mixture over top. Add salt and pepper.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight and bake in the morning.
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Notes
- To add some extra flavor, consider topping your dish with hot sauce or salsa.
- This recipe utilizes sliced sandwich bread, which should be cut into cubes. You may also include the crusts.
Hungry Dad says
I love this easy dish. I’ve had it for many years. My mom always made one with sausage and one with bacon, the whole family was always happy. We used croutons instead of bread, nice texture addition and a hint of yellow mustard. But do I have to use Bounty, or will Costco paper towels work? I don’t want to make a special purchase.
carol says
can i use bacon instead of sausage and how much and should i cook it first