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Sausage, egg and cheese bread casserole in a white baking dish with one square lifted out

Jimmy Dean Breakfast Casserole

Fully cooked sausage crumbles and French bread cubes baked in an egg and milk custard with sharp cheddar, cut into 12 squares.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 squares
Calories 297 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package fully cooked pork sausage crumbles about 9.6 ounces
  • 8 eggs
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 cups French bread cubes 3/4-inch pieces
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, 8 ounces, divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Beat the eggs, milk and pepper in a large bowl with a wire whisk until well blended.
  • Add the bread cubes and stir gently until evenly coated. Stir in the sausage crumbles and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.
  • Pour into the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
  • Bake 45 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and the center reaches 160°F.
  • Let stand 10 minutes, then cut into 12 squares to serve.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 to 4 days; reheat to 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 15.4gProtein: 16.8gFat: 18.6gSodium: 498mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 4g
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