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.
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!