Description
A hearty and sweet breakfast casserole with maple sausage, eggs, and bread cubes, perfect for a weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sweet maple sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 cups cubed day-old bread (such as challah or sourdough)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh pecans (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Place bread cubes in the baking dish. Top with cooked sausage and cheese.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the bread and sausage.
- Drizzle with maple syrup. Add blueberries and pecans if using.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking for easier slicing.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: sweet maple sausage, breakfast casserole, brunch recipe