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.
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.
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What Do I Need to Make Breakfast Bake?
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. Here’s what you need to make it:
- Vegetable oil
- White onion
- Red bell pepper
- Green bell pepper
- Ground sausage
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper
- Cottage cheese
- Butter
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- 9×13 baking dish or casserole dish
How to Make Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bake
- 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.
- Stir to combine.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until firm in the center. Slice into squares to serve.
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!
How to Store and Reheat Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bake
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for five days. Or cover tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil before rerigerating.
Reheat Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bake 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, allow to come to room temperature. Store individual pieces in a plastic, freezer safe container with parchment or wax paper between each slice. Allow to thaw completely in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
If you make this Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bake, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. 😍 I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!
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.
Hiii!!! If you want to pre-make it The day before do you have to actually bake it or can I do all the steps prior to and then throw it in the oven next day?
Thank you!!!
Hi, Tara! I don’t know that I’d want the egg mixture sitting with the other ingredients overnight. I feel like it wouldn’t turn out like you’re expecting. But, you could prepare the sausage, onion and pepper mixture the day before. Then mix and pour the egg mixture on the next morning and bake. And, it actually reheats very well if you just want to make the whole thing the day before and reheat it. So that’s another option! Hope this helps! Enjoy! ❤️
My husband and I have enjoyed eating this eat dish. I thought it was done after 30 minutes but I didn’t check the middle. Next time I will add another five minutes. Also, we could taste the flour. Is there a way to remedy that?
Hi! It sounds like the flour might not have whisked in well. Just make sure it’s whisked in really well so it’s incorporated with the eggs. Hope this helps and that y’all get to enjoy it again soon!
I have made this and it’s a wonderful recipe. I have to cook for a gluten free guest – have you ever made this gluten free? Could I use tapioca flour or cornstarch as a replacement?
Hi, Connie! I haven’t made it gluten free before, but I imagine that one of those gluten-free flour substitutes would work nicely. I don’t think I’d try it with cornstarch, though. You’ll have to let me know how it turns out! ❤️
This recipe is very well thought out and GOATED. W recipe, BakerMama!
what can I substitute for the sausage? I don’t like sausage. Bacon? Or add more veggies?
Hi Rachel! You could leave the sausage out or substitute with chopped bacon, ground chicken, ground turkey, ground beef, etc. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
hi, I love your breakfast casserole! Instead of cottage cheese I used 1cup of ranch dressing & 1cup of sour cream & Ipk of kraft deluxe american cheese minus 2pcs. I use 1/2tsp accent & 1/2 tsp table salt, I had to bake it for 45min. on 350 It was so good!😊 thank you.
Hi, Miss Scott! I’m so happy you enjoyed them. Thank you for sharing your version!
Would you think it would work with just egg whites?
Hi Holly! I think it would work just great! You would need about 1 cup of egg whites. Enjoy!
This recipe has become a staple of my family Christmas breakfast or brunch. The leftovers make a great lunch.