This comforting Egg & Meat Casserole is a quintessential American comfort food that brings warmth to any table. The dish features a rich base of fried pork sausage, providing a savory, spiced depth that pairs perfectly with the custard-like texture of the baked eggs. Shredded cheddar cheese melts into the mixture, creating a gooey, golden crust on top, while milk ensures the interior remains tender and moist. Small cubes of bread soak up the flavorful juices, adding a pleasant, soft texture reminiscent of a savory strata. It’s an excellent choice for weekend brunches, lazy Sunday mornings, or as a make-ahead dinner for busy weeknights. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the quality of the sausage and cheese to shine through, making it a satisfying meal that feels both rustic and refined.
Egg & Meat Casserole
Description
This comforting Egg & Meat Casserole is a quintessential American comfort food that brings warmth to any table. The dish features a rich base of fried pork sausage, providing a savory, spiced depth that pairs perfectly with the custard-like texture of the baked eggs. Shredded cheddar cheese melts into the mixture, creating a gooey, golden crust on top, while milk ensures the interior remains tender and moist. Small cubes of bread soak up the flavorful juices, adding a pleasant, soft texture reminiscent of a savory strata. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for weekend brunches, lazy Sunday mornings, or as a make-ahead dinner for busy weeknights. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the quality of the sausage and cheese to shine through, making it a satisfying meal that feels both rustic and refined.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 325ðF (165ðC) and grease an 11x9 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork sausage until browned and fully cooked through. Drain excess grease and crumble the sausage into small pieces.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the beaten eggs, fried sausage, chopped onion, bread cubes, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the casserole is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 423.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28.1g44%
- Saturated Fat 9.8g50%
- Cholesterol 86.3mg29%
- Sodium 1657.1mg70%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 1.2g
- Protein 36.9g74%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.