Creamy Cheesy Breakfast Casserole: Easy 4-Ingredient Sausage Recipe
A simple, comforting breakfast casserole made with just sausage, eggs, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese. It delivers a rich, custard-like texture and savory flavor in under 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- If using raw bulk sausage, cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned and no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease and let cool slightly. If using pre-cooked sausage, crumble or slice it.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until uniform and slightly frothy.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish. Add the cooked sausage and 1 cup of cheddar cheese, folding gently to combine.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle but is not liquid.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Do not overmix the eggs to maintain a creamy custard texture rather than a fluffy soufflé. Resting the casserole for 10 minutes is crucial for clean slicing. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil. Ensure vegetables are sautéed beforehand to remove excess moisture if adding them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 20
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