I am NOT good in the kitchen. I repeat I’m good in the kitchen. My husband jokingly reminds of ‘that one time’ when I couldn’t find prosciutto at Trader Joes so I bought a different type of cheese instead. Yes, you read that correctly. I thought prosciutto was cheese. And yes, this was only a couple years ago.
But what I am a pro at is finding good dishes that save time, money & stress. And this breakfast casserole checks off all three. Plus it’s great for a brunch with friends or to make on a Sunday and portion out for breakfasts for the week ( = time saving during the week). And an extra time saving plus is that you compile the ingredients the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning. Doesn’t get much easier than that. Well, besides going out to a restaurant for brunch 🙂 , but that would be cheating.
So here goes…..
INGREDIENTS
- 9 eggs
- 9 slices of white bread (cut in to 1 inch chunks)
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb bulk sausage (you can use chicken sausage) chopped up in 1/2 pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
DIRECTIONS
Mix eggs & milk in a large bowl. Add in bread, salt & dry mustard. Mix again. Finally add the cheese and sausage. Cover bowl and put in fridge overnight.
Wake up the next morning. Grab a coffee. Bake covered in a 9×13 pan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
TIPS
- Try with different types of cheese! Anything you have in the fridge.
- Replace white bread for French bread (I’ve even mixed in a couple left over hamburger buns).
- For the last 10 minutes in the oven, I take off the cover and bake sans cover. My oven seems to bakes at odd temperatures. (or at least that’s the excuse I keep telling everyone 🙂 )
With all that extra time you save in the morning, grab yourself a mimosas!
Enjoy!
Lydia Nordhoff says
I’ve made a similar breakfast casserole but never thought to use chicken sausage! Can’t wait to try it!
Brandyn says
This looks so yummy! I love anything I can make ahead, so I’ll definitely be saving this recipe!
Glad I found you through the That Friday Blog Hop!
Katie says
I have a similar recipe, too. Love making this on the weekends for the family! Thanks for sharing!
Denise/DIY Crush says
This sounds super delish!!! Pinned!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing at my link party!!
Mama Herself says
Huh. A bit like bread and butter pudding, which I live, but savoury. I have GOT to try that. What a great weekend breakfast idea!
#PoCoLo
Cheryl @ ReimerandRuby says
Look really yummy! Have not tried this one yet but will give it a try… Thanks for sharing! #TheList
Verily Victoria Vocalises says
This looks – and sounds – like an awesome idea! I think I might have to give this a try tomorrow or Monday. Thank you for linking to #PoCoLo x
Rachel says
This looks really tasty! Will be trying #thelist xx
Mim says
This looks delicious! Such a good idea to prepare and have ready for the next day – I have NO time in the morning for myself, let alone my family but this might really work for us – thanks for sharing! Mim x #TheList
Dina says
I must say, my favorite meal of the day is definitely Breakfast! and this looks delicious! Thank you for sharing at The Bewitchin’ Block Party:)
Susie - Busy Toddler says
This looks amazing!!! Definitely adding this to the post-thanksgiving-family-is-here menu!
Susie - Busy Toddler says
This looks amazing!!! Definitely adding this to the post-thanksgiving-family-is-here menu! Thanks for the great recipe.
Julie says
Hi Lindsay,
Wow I love this breakfast dish. It sounds really good and perfect to make around the holidays.
Thanks for sharing this recipe at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
Julie xo
Phyllis says
I’m with you! I love stress-free, time saving recipes too! This sounds perfect for my family! I especially love good breakfast recipes other than boring eggs or french toast. 😉
Thanks for sharing on the #SimplySundays link up party! 🙂
Jess says
Wow…I’ve never had anything like this…sounds so tasty!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Anna Brophy says
No way!!! Really?? Seems so easy and sounds delicious! I am THE WORST cook…cannot tell my cucumbers from zucchinnis…but this looks totally up my alley. Must try soon. Cheers. #TheList
Claire says
This looks so yummy, I’ve never tried anything like this before, but I now need too 🙂
Thanks for linking up..
Robyn says
Great idea, I’ve never seen a breakfast bake like this before. My husband loves a cooked breakfast and I like the idea of not having to hover over the stove for the better part of an hour with this recipe, as I do for his usual Sunday morning fry-up! #TheList
Elaine says
What a great recipe!! Going to have to try it! Thanks for sharing on My 2 favorite Things on Thursday – link Party! Hope to see you again this week! Pinned!
Claire Ridewood says
What a brilliant idea! although i’m now very hungry, so I don’t think I’ll make it to breakfast! Thank you so much for linking up with #busydoinglife!
Hannah Parker says
Oh wow, this looks incredible! Bed and Breakfast at yours must be awesome 🙂 thanks so much for linking up to #TheList xx
Christine | Where The Smiles Have Been says
I’ve never tried a savory overnight breakfast casserole before (only french toast), but this looks and sounds delicious! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Merry Monday! 🙂
Sandy Sandmeyer says
Thank you so much for sharing your post with us at the #AnythingGoes Link Party! The new party goes live today at 6 PM ET.
Miz Helen says
Hi Lindsay,
Welcome to The Cottage and Full Plate Thursday! We are going to really enjoy your Overnight Breakfast Casserole, it looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Quinn Caudill says
Perfect for when family is in town over the holidays. Please share with us at #Throwback Thursday link party Thursday night at 7:00pm.
CJ Huang says
This breakfast casserole looks wonderful! I’m definitely a fan of a hot breakfast, but I’m not a fan of getting up early to make it. 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us on Five Friday Finds, and I wanted to let you know you’re featured today as most popular! 🙂 I hope you can join us again!
Catherine says
I was just thinking about what to do for breakfast tomorrow. Thanks. I am totally going to try this tonight. 🙂
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says
What a great looking breakfast casserole. I love that it can be made ahead of time! Your recipe received the most clicks last week, over at Simple Supper Tuesday. We hope you can join us again this week, starting Monday night at 8pm EST.
Diane says
Love this breakfast casserole! We eat chicken sausage all the time. Great recipe!
Miz Helen says
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday. I sure appreciate you!
Miz Helen