A.M. Sausage Bake
A savory and satisfying breakfast casserole featuring seasoned pork sausage, eggs, and cheddar cheese, all topped with crunchy croutons. This simple one-pan bake is easy to assemble and perfect for a weekend brunch or a hearty start to the day.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 449 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 450 gpork sausage, casings removed if necessary
- 8 pcsegg, large
- 1 cupmilk
- 1 cupcheddar cheese, grated
- 1.5 cupcrouton
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground(optional)
Equipment
8-inch square baking dish · mixing bowl · skillet · whisk · oven
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
About 5 min
- 2
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the pork sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: If you are using sausage links, be sure to remove the casings before cooking.
- 3
Drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
About 1 min
- 4
Spread the cooked sausage in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
About 1 min
- 5
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and optional black pepper until well combined.
About 2 min
- 6
Stir the grated cheddar cheese into the egg mixture.
About 1 min
- 7
Pour the egg and cheese mixture evenly over the sausage in the baking dish.
About 1 min
- 8
Sprinkle the croutons over the top and gently press them down so they are partially submerged in the egg mixture.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: This helps the croutons absorb some of the custard and become tender on the bottom while staying crisp on top.
- 9
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
About 40 min
- 10
Let the bake rest for a few minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
About 5 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 449.4kcal
- Protein
- 26.5g
- Carbs
- 9.1g
- Fat
- 34.1g
- Fibre
- 0.5g
- Sugar
- 3.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave until warmed through.
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