Easy Breakfast Egg & Sausage Bake

Adam GALLAGHER
2026-04-18T06:00:06-04:00

Soft, savory, and filling — this easy breakfast egg and sausage bake comes together with minimal prep and flexible ingredients. Perfect for feeding a crowd or making ahead.
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Soft, savory, and filling — with minimal prep and flexible ingredients.

Ingredients

6 large eggs

2 cups (480ml) milk

4 cups cubed bread (day-old works best)

1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

1 cup cooked breakfast sausage (or ham/bacon)

½ cup diced onion

½ cup diced bell pepper

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Layer the base: Spread bread cubes evenly in the dish. Top with sausage, veggies, and cheese.

3. Mix the custard: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

4. Pour & soak: Pour over the bread mixture, pressing lightly so everything absorbs the liquid.

5. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until set in the center and golden on top.

6. Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Easy Variations

Vegetarian: Skip meat, add mushrooms/spinach

Southwest: Add salsa + pepper jack cheese

Sweet version: Swap sausage for berries, skip veggies, add cinnamon + a drizzle of maple syrup after baking

Make-Ahead Option

Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake in the morning (add ~5 extra minutes).

Tips

Slightly stale bread = better texture

Don't overbake — it should be just set, not dry

Great for using leftovers