Description
This Easy Sausage Egg Casserole is a hearty and savory breakfast dish perfect for a family meal or brunch gathering. Featuring browned ground breakfast sausage, fresh spinach, and a custardy mix of eggs and cream topped with melted cheddar cheese, this casserole is baked to golden perfection in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Meat and Dairy
- 1 Pound Ground Breakfast Sausage
- 1½ Cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 8 Large Eggs
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- ¾ teaspoon Butter or Oil (for greasing the baking dish)
Vegetables
- 1 Cup Fresh Spinach (chopped)
Seasonings
- 1 Pinch Salt (to taste)
- 1 Pinch Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients and Dish: Gather all ingredients, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish using butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground breakfast sausage. Cook it until it’s browned and crumbly, stirring frequently to break up any large pieces. Once fully cooked, drain the excess grease from the skillet to keep the casserole from becoming greasy.
- Layer the Base: Evenly spread the cooked sausage in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the fresh chopped spinach evenly over the sausage layer, creating a flavorful bed for the egg mixture.
- Mix and Pour Egg Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until fully combined and smooth. Pour this egg mixture evenly over the sausage and spinach layers in the baking dish. Then, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is golden on top and the egg mixture is fully set when tested with a knife or toothpick. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach, but be sure to drain it thoroughly before using to avoid excess moisture.
- Feel free to swap cheddar cheese with other types like mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- For a lower-fat version, use turkey sausage and reduce or omit the heavy cream.
- If you want to prepare in advance, assemble the casserole and refrigerate overnight before baking.
- This casserole freezes well; reheat in the oven until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
