A Cheesy Bacon and Sausage Breakfast Bake is the perfect way to start your day with a hearty, flavorful meal! This recipe combines crispy bacon, savory sausage, eggs, and lots of cheese into one delicious, easy-to-make casserole. Here’s a great recipe to try:
Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (bulk, not in casings)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra cheesy texture)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for greasing the casserole dish)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with olive oil or butter.
- Cook the sausage:
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Once browned and fully cooked, drain any excess fat and set the sausage aside.
- Cook the bacon:
- In another skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and crumble it into small pieces.
- Prepare the egg mixture:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (if using). Stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Assemble the casserole:
- Layer the cooked sausage and crumbled bacon in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
- If you’re using bell peppers and green onions, sprinkle them over the meat.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and bacon, making sure it’s evenly distributed.
- Top with the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese (if using).
- Bake the casserole:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean when done.
- Serve:
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Cut into squares and serve warm. You can garnish with additional green onions or parsley if desired.
This Cheesy Bacon and Sausage Breakfast Bake is great for breakfast or brunch and can even be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Simply reheat in the morning for a quick, delicious meal!
