Paula Deen Breakfast Casserole

Paula Deen’s Breakfast Casserole is made with country white bread, pork breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, eggs, and milk. This easy breakfast recipe creates a healthy morning meal that takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 8 people.

Ingredients Needed:

• 8 thick slices of country white bread, buttered and cubed
• 1 lb loose pork breakfast sausage
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese
• 7 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Paula Deen’s Hot Sauce (optional)

How To Make Paula Deen Breakfast Casserole:

1. Prepare the dish: Grease a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
2. Cook the sausage: In a large skillet, cook the loose pork sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon. Cook for about 5-10 minutes until browned, then mix in the chopped sage.
3. Assemble the casserole: In the prepared baking dish, add the buttered cubed bread. Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the bread, followed by an even layer of both cheeses.
4. Make the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, sausage, and cheese.
5. Refrigerate overnight: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
6. Bake the next day: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Remove the casserole from the fridge and bake for 1 hour, or until the casserole is bubbly and hot. Serve warm with hot sauce, if desired.

Recipe Tips

• Use stale bread: Slightly stale bread absorbs the egg mixture better, making the casserole firm and flavorful.
• Fully cook the sausage: Ensure the sausage is fully browned before adding it to avoid a soggy texture.
• Distribute cheese evenly: Spread the cheese evenly to ensure every bite has a balanced flavor.
• Refrigerate overnight: Allowing the casserole to rest overnight enhances flavor and allows the bread to fully absorb the egg mixture.
• Bake until golden: Make sure the casserole is baked until the top is golden brown and bubbly for the best texture.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

Storing in the fridge: Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Freezing: Store individual portions in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 350
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Protein: 18g
• Fat: 25g
• Sugar: 3g

Try More Paula Deen Recipes:

• Paula Deen Sweet Potato Biscuits
• Paula Deen Sour Cream Biscuits
• Paula Deen Buttermilk Biscuits

Paula Deen Breakfast Casserole

Author: Hamdi Saidani Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:American Courses:Breakfast

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 20 minutesCook time:1 hour Rest time: minutesTotal time:1 hour 20 minutesServings:8 servingsCalories:350 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

Paula Deen’s Breakfast Casserole is made with country white bread, pork breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, eggs, and milk. This easy breakfast recipe creates a healthy morning meal that takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 8 people.

Ingredients

• 8 thick slices of country white bread, buttered and cubed
• 1 lb loose pork breakfast sausage
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese
• 7 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Paula Deen’s Hot Sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the dish: Grease a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
2. Cook the sausage: In a large skillet, cook the loose pork sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon. Cook for about 5-10 minutes until browned, then mix in the chopped sage.
3. Assemble the casserole: In the prepared baking dish, add the buttered cubed bread. Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the bread, followed by an even layer of both cheeses.
4. Make the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, sausage, and cheese.
5. Refrigerate overnight: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
6. Bake the next day: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Remove the casserole from the fridge and bake for 1 hour, or until the casserole is bubbly and hot. Serve warm with hot sauce, if desired.

Notes

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