Description
A make-ahead breakfast casserole loaded with spicy turkey sausage, melty cheese, and airy bread cubes. Perfectly balanced with savory, creamy textures for a crowd-pleasing handheld meal.
Ingredients
12 spicy turkey Italian sausages
2 cups cubed white bread or baguette
24 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced bell peppers (orange and red)
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper
In a large skillet, cook sausages with olive oil until browned; slice into rounds
Sauté diced peppers and onions until translucent
Layer bread cubes in baking dish, drizzling with melted butter
Evenly distribute cooked sausage and sautéed veggies over the base
Beat eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a blender
Pour custard over the layers
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top
Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and custard is set
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into 12 portions
Notes
Use pre-cooked turkey sausage to save time
Freezes well assembled for up to 2 months
Top with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme
Bake covered for first 20 minutes to prevent over-browning
Vegan adaptation: use egg substitute and melt vegan cheese
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One 9x13-inch slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg