Amish Breakfast Casserole
This Amish Breakfast Casserole is a comforting, hearty brunch option that’s easy to make and a classic, crowd-pleaser. Layers of day-old bread, creamy eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese come together for a no-fuss, make-ahead recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf day-old French or Italian bread cut into 1″ cubes
- 1 lb breakfast sausage mild or spicy
- 8 large eggs gently beaten
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dry mustard powder optional for tang
- 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg just a pinch adds warmth
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions for color
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13" baking dish.
- Brown sausage in a skillet, then set aside.
- Arrange bread cubes in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle sausage and cheese over the bread.
- Mix eggs, milk, half-and-half, salt, pepper, mustard, and nutmeg.
- Pour egg mixture over the casserole and press bread down. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 45 minutes until edges are crisp.
- Let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Substitutions & Tips: You can customize with gluten-free bread, vegetarian sausage, or dairy-free cheese. For extra fluff, separate yolks from whites, whip whites to soft peaks, and fold them in. Garnish with parsley or paprika for color and flavor.
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