Jimmy Dean Country Breakfast Casserole

This Jimmy Dean Country Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for weekend brunches or holiday mornings. It combines the savory richness of cooked sausage with a custard-like egg mixture, all bound together by cubed day-old bread and a generous blend of cheddar and Swiss cheeses. The dish offers a satisfying texture, with the soft, soaked bread contrasting against the crisp edges that form during baking. It is incredibly versatile and forgiving, making it perfect for feeding a crowd. You can prepare it the night before and let it set in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and the bread to fully absorb the egg mixture. Serve it warm for a protein-packed meal that feels both indulgent and homey.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Breakfast

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 341.6

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This Jimmy Dean Country Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for weekend brunches or holiday mornings. It combines the savory richness of cooked sausage with a custard-like egg mixture, all bound together by cubed day-old bread and a generous blend of cheddar and Swiss cheeses. The dish offers a satisfying texture, with the soft, soaked bread contrasting against the crisp edges that form during baking. It is incredibly versatile and forgiving, making it perfect for feeding a crowd. You can prepare it the night before and let it set in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and the bread to fully absorb the egg mixture. Serve it warm for a protein-packed meal that feels both indulgent and homey.

Ingredients

1 pound Jimmy Dean Sausage, cooked
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups light cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon dry mustard
16 oz day-old bread, cubed
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350&# 194;Â°F (175ÃÂ°C).
2
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish well with butter or cooking spray.
3
Place the cubed day-old bread evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
4
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Swiss cheeses evenly over the bread cubes.
5
In a large bowl, combine the beaten eggs, light cream, salt, dry mustard, chopped green onions, and cooked, drained sausage. Mix well.
6
Pour the egg and sausage mixture evenly over the bread and cheese in the baking dish.
7
Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 341.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.1g41%
Saturated Fat 9.1g46%
Cholesterol 59.0mg20%
Sodium 915.9mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 1.7g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 22.7g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For best results, use day-old bread as it holds its structure better than fresh bread.

This casserole can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance. Refrigerate covered until ready to bake.

If making immediately, let the assembled dish sit for at least 30 minutes before baking to allow the bread to soak up some of the egg mixture.

You can substitute the Jimmy Dean sausage with any cooked breakfast sausage or diced ham.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

Keywords: breakfast, casserole, sausage, eggs, cheese, brunch, bake, american, savory, bread pudding, jimmmy dean, make ahead, holiday, comfort food, protein, easy

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