Savory Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Enjoy a delightful morning meal with this hearty and savory sausage breakfast casserole. Layers of seasoned croutons, browned Jimmy Dean sausage, and gooey cheddar cheese come together with a rich egg custard, all baked to perfection. A perfect make-ahead dish for a stress-free morning feast.

Ingredients

For the casserole
2 ½	cups seasoned croutons
14	ounces Jimmy Dean sausage, browned and drained
8	ounces pre-shredded cheddar cheese
4	eggs
¾	teaspoon dry mustard
2 1⁄2	cups milk
1	(10 ½ ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, diluted
1⁄2	cup milk

Instructions

• For the casserole

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread the seasoned croutons in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  3. In a skillet, brown the Jimmy Dean sausage, drain, and layer over the croutons in the baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the pre-shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage in the baking dish.
  5. In a bowl, beat the eggs with dry mustard and 2 1/2 cups of milk. Pour this mixture over the layers in the baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  6. Before baking, dilute the cream of mushroom soup with 1/2 cup of milk and pour over the casserole.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 1/2 hours until the casserole is set. Let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into servings.

Aug 07, 2024