Description
This Pioneer Woman–style Breakfast Casserole is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Loaded with savory sausage, eggs, cheese, and bread, it’s an easy make-ahead dish ideal for holidays, brunch gatherings, or weekend mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 8 cups French bread, cubed
- 10 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Butter or spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the sausage and diced onions in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Spread the cubed bread evenly in the baking dish.
- Top with the cooked sausage mixture and sprinkle cheeses over the top.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and mustard powder.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole, ensuring all bread pieces soak it up.
- Let the casserole rest for 10–15 minutes (or refrigerate overnight for best flavor).
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden and the center is set.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
For a signature Pioneer Woman twist, add green chilies, diced bell peppers, or a handful of spinach. This casserole reheats beautifully and can be prepped the night before—perfect for busy mornings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 275mg
Keywords: Pioneer Woman breakfast casserole, sausage egg casserole, brunch bake, make ahead breakfast, hearty breakfast