Description
A hearty and comforting Sausage Gravy Breakfast Bake that combines savory sausage, melted cheddar cheese, and a fluffy egg mixture topped with buttery bread cubes. Perfect for a family breakfast or brunch, this casserole bakes to golden perfection and is served with creamy sausage gravy for an indulgent start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Cheese
- 1 lb sausage
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup milk
- 1 (2.75-oz) package sausage gravy mix
Other Ingredients
- 6 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 (2.75-oz) package sausage gravy mix (additional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Drain any excess fat. Spread the cooked sausage evenly in a lightly greased 11×7-inch baking dish, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, milk, and one packet of sausage gravy mix until smooth and well blended. Pour this egg mixture evenly over the cheese layer in the baking dish.
- Add Bread Cubes and Butter: Arrange the bread cubes evenly on top of the egg mixture. Drizzle the melted butter over the bread cubes to help them crisp while baking.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake the casserole uncovered for about 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the eggs are fully set. Allow the bake to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prepare Sausage Gravy: While the casserole is baking or resting, prepare the additional package of sausage gravy mix according to the package directions. Serve the warm gravy alongside the baked casserole for an extra rich, flavorful complement.
Notes
- Using day-old bread cubes helps them hold texture better after baking.
- You can substitute milk with a milk alternative such as almond or oat milk if preferred.
- Drain excess fat from sausage carefully to avoid a greasy bake.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped green onions or a pinch of black pepper to the egg mixture.
- This dish can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning; increase baking time slightly if baking from cold.
