Description
This Egg Bake is a versatile overnight breakfast casserole featuring sausage, fresh vegetables, and eggs. It can be prepared ahead or baked immediately, making it perfect for busy mornings or feeding a crowd with its hearty, savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Vegetables
- 10 to 12 ounces sausage (casing removed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups fresh spinach (90g)
- 2 large bell peppers (diced)
- ½ medium yellow onion (diced)
- Olive oil (as needed for sautéing)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Egg Mixture
- 12 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (any, 120g)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (any flavor, divided, 56g)
Instructions
- Prepare casserole dish: Spray a 7 x 11" or 9 x 13" casserole dish with non-stick spray and set aside. Preheat oven to 375ºF (191ºC) if baking immediately.
- Brown the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage, even if fully cooked, to enhance flavor. Spoon evenly into the prepared casserole dish and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Add olive oil to the skillet if needed. Sauté garlic, spinach, bell peppers, and onion until tender and spinach is wilted, about 6-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper toward the end.
- Combine sausage and vegetables: Remove from heat and add vegetable mixture to the sausage in the casserole dish. Stir roughly to distribute evenly, then set aside.
- Mix eggs and cheese: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and ¼ cup shredded cheese. Pour this mixture evenly over the sausage and vegetables. Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup cheese on top and season with additional salt and pepper.
- Bake or refrigerate: Bake immediately for approximately 45 minutes until edges begin to brown, or cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate up to 24 hours to bake later.
- Cool and serve: Allow casserole to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 5 days and reheat as needed.
- Freeze option: Freeze unbaked casserole tightly covered for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator and bake at 350ºF (177ºC) for about 20 minutes or until heated through.
Notes
- This casserole can be baked immediately or made a day in advance for convenience.
- Freezing the casserole allows for easy meal prep and entertaining options.
- Customize the cheese and vegetables to taste or dietary needs.
- Ensure the casserole cools slightly before serving to allow flavors to set.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave for quick breakfasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 197 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 303 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 223 mg
