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.
Looks and sounds delicious! Planning on making and taking to a friend who had surgery!
Can you make this without meat? I am making for a group we feed on Sundays.
Hi Sheree! Yes, you can definitely make it without the sausage and it will still bake up great. Enjoy!
What is the purpose of the cottage cheese? Flavor, helps with form, or consistency. I saw you mentioning not to leave it out or substitute with ricotta
Hi Krysten! The cottage cheese adds great texture and fluff without making the casserole too heavy or rich. Enjoy!
Love this recipe!! Made it for a small group at church and everyone wanted the recipe!!
This recipe is excellent, so easy to make and everyone
loves it. I have used almond flour and also have
added sautéed mushrooms. Question; do you
happen to know the nutrition facts of your recipe as
written? Breakdown of calories, fat, cholesterol
carbs, proteins, etc. Thank you.
Hi Pamela! So happy to hear you enjoy this Breakfast Bake as much as we do. I don’t provide nutritional information at this time because everyone uses different brands of ingredients which often have differing nutritional values. I would recommend plugging the ingredients you used into a free online nutrition calculator like: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator Hope this helps. Continue to enjoy!
can you substitute bacon
?
Hi Joan! Yes, bacon works and tastes great in this recipe too. Enjoy!
Hi TJ, I was wondering if you’ve tried this recipe in a bundt pan? I’d like to do it this way
because of the presentation factor…Thanks for your advice.
Hi Linda! No, I haven’t tried it in a bundt pan, but it should work, you’ll just need to increase the baking time and watch it carefully. I hope it turns out just as great. Enjoy!
Would it be okay to add in hashbrowns?
Hi Casey! Yes, just make sure they’re drained of most liquid first. Enjoy!
With adding hash browns, what about omitting the flour or adding extra milk? I don’t want it to dry out.
Hi TJ! I’ve added hash browns without adjusting other ingredients and it turned out great. The moisture from the potatoes doesn’t dry it out. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
What oven temp and for how long to reheat this after taking baked casserole out of frig and bringing it to room temp?
Hi Jana! I recommend reheating it covered with foil at 350 for about 20 minutes or until heated through. Enjoy!
Do you drain the sausage and veggies after cooking, before adding them to the baking dish? Thank you!
Hi Kim! Great question! Yes, drain the sausage and veggies of any liquid before adding them to the baking dish. I just updated the recipe to clarify. Enjoy!
I did and this turned out to be my new favorite breakfast casserole. The cottage cheese made it so rich and yummy. Thank you for a great recipe!
Yay! So great to hear. Continue to enjoy!
Probably 40 to 45 years ago, I was watching Julia Child’s and she said the secret to great scrambled eggs was adding cottage cheese. I’ve been doing it ever since. Visitors are always amazed. I was so excited to find your casserole with cottage cheese in it. I have it in the oven as we speak and will post a picture.
This is my favorite egg bake recipe! Wondering if you think this would be okay to make in a crock pot too? We have a “breakfast for lunch” potluck at work and I’m trying to think of how to serve and keep this warm without using the microwave. Thanks!
Hi Meggie! Yes, I think it would work great. Just cook it on the low setting for 1-2 hours. Enjoy!
I am going to make this dish for a Sunday brunch with friends. We tend to like Mexican fare so was curious if I could add a couple cans of chopped green chiles?
Hi Sherry! Absolutely, I would just recommend draining them if they’re in a lot of liquid. Great idea! Enjoy!
Hi. I am looking forward to trying this recipe. Could this be done over a pie crust (like a quiche?) Thank you.
Hi Someris! I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why not. You’d probably have to divide the mixture between a few pie crusts or roll the pie crust out to fit the larger pan. Or you could half the recipe to fit the crust. Enjoy!
What kind of ground sausage do you use (is it Italian sausage?)
Hi Tammy! I usually use Jimmy Dean pork sausage that comes in the roll. Really any ground sausage would work great. Enjoy!
Great recipe! My family loved it at Christmas and liked it better than the one that I usually make with potatoes. I’ll be making this recipe from now on at Christmas 🙂
Yay Myra! That’s so great to hear! I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to the new year ahead! Thanks for sharing!
Can I omit or replace the flour to make it gluten free? Like maybe some cornstarch?
Hi Bonnie! I have not tried omitting or replacing the flour, but I think using 1/4 cup cornstarch in place of the 1/2 cup flour is certainly worth a try. I’m hesitant to suggest omitting the flour because it helps thicken the bake. Let me know how it turns out. Crossing my fingers it works great! 🙂
Can you provide the nutrition information per serving? I’m interested in calorie count and carb count. Thanks you!
Hi Ann! I don’t provide nutritional information at this time because everyone uses different brands of ingredients which often have differing nutritional values. I would recommend plugging the ingredients you used into a free online nutrition calculator like: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator Hope this helps. Enjoy!
Can you double/triple this receipe and cook overnight in a roaster oven?
Hi Ann! I’m not familiar with using a roaster oven overnight so I couldn’t say for sure if that cooking method and time would yield the same results, but you can definitely double or triple the recipe. I hope it turns out just as great! Enjoy!
I am so impressed with how diligently you reply to comments. So nice! I do have a follow-up question about doubling the recipe. Would you then bake it in a sheet pan? And what do you think the cook time would be?
Hi Mary! I would recommend baking it in two 9×13 pans or you could certainly use a high rimmed sheet pan. The baking time will increase by about 5-10 minutes depending on the thickness of the casserole in the pan or whether you’re baking two pans at once. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
This is really good just a perfect breakfast☺
Hi how can I fix breakfast burritos after cooked to freeze
Hi Rhonda! When I make burritos to freeze, I just prepare them all the way to the step before baking them. I then let them cool completely, wrap them individually in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight storage container or ziplock bag in the freezer. To heat, I let them defrost completely in the refrigerator overnight and then bake as directed or heat them from frozen in the oven until heated all the way through. Hope this helps.
I made this for a mom’s group at church, and everyone loved it. I was hesitant to use cottage cheese, but it just blended in and couldn’t really tell it was in there.
Thanks for sharing, Pat! I’m so glad to hear everyone loved it! 🙂
Can you substitute ham for the sausage?
Hi Marcia! Of course. That would be delicious! Enjoy!
Thank you for this recipe. It is a keeper! I typically cook a big breakfast Christmas morning and so many things have to be done at the last minute. This was so yummy, it will become a Christmas tradition at my house.
What your recommendations be for making this, then freezing it, and reheating it at a later time?
Hi Katrina! You can definitely freeze it. After you bake it, let it cool completely. Cover it in plastic wrap and then foil before placing in the freezer. When you’re ready to serve it, let it defrost in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in the oven until warm all the way through. It should keep good in the freezer for 2-3 months. Enjoy!
This is great! Took it to small group meeting at church and everyone wanted the recipe!
Looks delicious! Does the cottage cheese melt into the egg mixture so you won’t see
it after it’s cooked?
Hi Susan! It’s so yummy! As you can see from the pics, most of the cottage cheese melts as it bakes, but there will be a few white spots throughout. Enjoy!
Hi. This sounds really good and easy to make. Thanks for sharing. I have a question-could I leave out the cottage cheese? Thanks
Hi Perla! I wouldn’t recommend leaving the cottage cheese out. You could substitute it with ricotta. Hope this helps! Enjoy!
What is the purpose of the flour and baking powder?
Hi Tammy! The flour helps the casserole hold its form by soaking up some of the moisture while the baking powder makes the eggs light and fluffy. Enjoy!
Can I make the night before and put in oven in the morning or no because of eggs?
Hi Laura! Yes, you can definitely prepare it the night before and bake it the next morning. It might have to bake a little longer since you’ll be putting it in the oven cold. Just make sure the center is set. Enjoy!
Wonderful and simple. I try for my little girl.