This egg, sausage and cheese Breakfast Bake is so easy to make and is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd on the weekends.
Savory Breakfast Bliss
When it comes to a big breakfast, I like to serve a variety of dishes so you get something savory, something sweet and of course, something somewhat healthy to eat. This Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bake recipe is the best! It’s impossibly easy, you can prep it ahead of time, and everyone loves it!
Simple and Scrumptious
What’s better than a big breakfast with family and/or friends on the weekend?! Nothing. There’s just something about a breakfast spread that’s so comforting and crave-able. My go-to menu for a big breakfast is usually…cinnamon rolls, fruit salad and an egg casserole or quiche. Simple and scrumptious.
This breakfast bake is part of my favorite breakfast line up. It’s the perfect breakfast casserole. Filling, simple, and so delicious.
Super Versatile
This easy breakfast casserole recipe tastes just like a fluffy omelet that’s cheesy and loaded with sausage, peppers and onion. It’s got such great flavor going on in every bite. Egg, sausage and cheese–it’s pretty great on its own. We’ll occasionally add a dash of hot sauce just to kick it up a notch, but it’s certainly not necessary.
This is such a great casserole to take to a new mama or a friend in need of a comforting meal. I usually take the baked casserole with a big fruit salad and some fresh-baked muffins.
It’s a very satisfying dish to serve to a crowd. I love including it as part of a big brunch spread for savory option that everyone loves! We also love eating this breakfast bake for brinner (aka breakfast for dinner) with a simple green salad, a fruit salad, and some croissants.
Watch Me Make this Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bake
Join me in the kitchen as I whip up this sausage, egg and cheese breakfast casserole.
Ingredients and Supplies
(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)
Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil
- White onion
- Red bell pepper
- Green bell pepper
- Ground sausage. You can leave the sausage out to make it a veggie bake or you can substitute it with chopped bacon, ground chicken, ground turkey or ground beef.
- Large eggs. if you want to make it with all egg whites, you would need 20 egg whites to equal the 10 large eggs called for in the recipe.
- All-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper
- Cottage cheese. If you don’t like cottage cheese, don’t be afraid to mix it in because you really can’t taste it once it’s mixed with all the other flavorful ingredients. The cottage cheese adds great texture and added protein to this breakfast bake. Ricotta cheese would be the best substitute for the cottage cheese in this recipe. I would not recommend Greek yogurt or sour cream because I suspect they would throw off the flavor too much.
- Butter
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Supplies:
- Large sauce pan
- Large bowl
- 9×13-inch baking dish
How to Make Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the oil along with the diced onion and peppers. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage and cook until browned. Drain of any liquid and pour into prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs until thick and pale yellow.
NOTE: Be sure to beat the eggs until well combined and then whisk and stir in the other ingredients so the egg mixture is well incorporated before combining it with the sausage mixture in the baking dish. This will ensure that the casserole bakes up fluffy with a consistent texture and flavor throughout.
- Whisk in the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
- Stir in the cottage cheese, melted butter and shredded cheese.
- Pour egg mixture over sausage mixture.
- Stir to combine.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until firm in the center. Slice into squares to serve.
Make it Ahead
I love baking this breakfast bake the night before and then reheating it the next morning when feeding a crowd for breakfast or brunch. Just let the casserole cool completely and then cover tightly in plastic wrap or foil to store in the refrigerator overnight. The next morning, remove the plastic wrap and just cover the baking dish with foil to reheat in a 300°F oven for about 20 minutes before serving.
You can also prepare the casserole and wait to bake it the next morning. Just prepare everything in the baking dish and then cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil before placing in the fridge overnight. The next morning, uncover the baking dish and let it set at room temperature while you preheat the oven and then bake the breakfast bake as directed.
I’ll also meal prep this breakfast bake to have handy in the refrigerator for eating as a quick breakfast throughout the week. I bake the casserole completely and let it cool before slicing it into squares. I just leave the squares in the baking dish and cover it with plastic wrap to keep refrigerated for up to four days. Each morning, I’ll serve up individual slices of the breakfast bake to heat in the microwave and quickly enjoy before heading out the door for the day.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Reheat leftover breakfast bake in a baking dish, covered with foil, in a 300°F oven for about 20 minutes before serving.
Or slice it into squares and reheat individually in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
To freeze breakfast casserole, let cool completely. Wrap individual pieces in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer safe container to store in the freezer for up to two months. When ready to enjoy, let thaw completely in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
More Breakfast Recipes You’ll Love
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Brunch with Friends Spread
Whether it’s brunch with friends or just a lazy Saturday morning with the family, this breakfast bake is nothing short of great! And speaking of brunch with friends!
Start the morning off surrounded by great friends noshing on this scrumptious Brunch Spread with Friends. Made with fresh, delicious ingredients, there’s something everyone will love!
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xoxo,
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bake
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 10-12
- Category: Breakfast
Description
This egg, sausage and cheese breakfast bake is so easy to make and is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd on the weekends.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 10 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish or pan and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the oil along with the diced onion and peppers. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Drain of any liquid and pour into prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs until thick and pale yellow. Whisk in the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir in the cottage cheese, melted butter and shredded cheese.
- Pour egg mixture over sausage mixture and stir to combine. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until firm in the center. Slice into squares to serve.
Just made this for breakfast and it was so good! The cottage cheese made it extra filling. Kids loved it too!
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Hi, Nicole! So happy the kids love it! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️
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My mom and sisters loved this so much. They want to eat it for breakfast every day. Thank you so much for this delicious recipe
Hi, Alyssa! Aw, it makes me so happy that your mom and sisters enjoy it so much. Thank you for sharing ❤️
So delicious and perfect for Mother’s Day Brunch! Everyone loved it!
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Hi, Adrienne! I’m so honored you made it part of your Mother’s Day brunch. Thank you for sharing!
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Another great recipe! Perfect for a crowd! So delicious and easy to make ahead of time. 👍👍
Hi, Sarah! Yay! So happy that you found it easy and delicious for your crowd. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Delicious 😋 I made it today for breakfast 1/2 portion and it was so easy to make and delish. The best part is it will be easy breakfast for couple days. I served it with a dash of sour cream, salsa and some avocado 🥑. Another keeper recipe
Hi, Agnes! I am so happy you enjoyed it. Salsa, avocado and sour cream sounds FABULOUS.
This recipe was absolutely delicious! I made it as a part of our Mother’s Day brunch. I did cook the sausage and egg bake for about 10 more minutes than the recipe called for because I really wanted to make sure the eggs were cooked through. And, I made the recipe the night before and warmed it up exactly as the recipe suggested and it was perfect! It was filling, but also really light and fluffy! My Mom loved it so much, too, and asked for the recipe! #TheBakerMamaRecipeChallenge
Hi, Emily! Aw, I love that you added it to your Mother’s Day brunch! So special. I’m glad the reheating instructions were useful and that y’all enjoyed it so much. Thank you for sharing!
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This is a great egg casserole recipe! I like the addition of the cottage cheese for more protein, and that there are no bread crumbs to deal with. I left out the veggies and served with fruit and veg on the side. Thanks for sharing!
Hi, Emiley! Thrilled that you enjoyed it. I often leave out the veggies, too, if we have more… discerning eaters with us 😜 Thank you so much or sharing.
Super easy recipe! We really enjoyed this breakfast for dinner meal. I made it as directed with the substitution of an orange bell pepper for the green pepper. Everything else I had on hand. It is delicious.
Hi, Mary! Thank you so much! I’m glad you found it delicious and super easy. ❤️
Absolutely love breakfast casseroles and this one did not disappoint. I love how versatile this one was. It was so easy to prep and made it so easy for me to have a quick breakfast for the week. My family has shrunk to a family of two and was easy to split this recipe in half. #thebakermamarecipechallenge
Hi, Cassy! I’m glad it was easy for you to split the recipe and even more glad that you enjoyed it so much! Thank you for sharing ❤️