How to Make English Muffin-Sausage Breakfast Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty breakfast to start your day off on the right foot, and this English Muffin-Sausage Breakfast Casserole is the perfect dish to serve up for a weekend brunch or a special occasion. Packed with savory sausage, fluffy English muffins, and gooey melted cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

Not only is this breakfast casserole delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a little...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground country sausage
  • 4 English muffins, halved and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 8 eggs, beaten
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Cook ground sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Spread English muffin pieces over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer cooked sausage, onions, bell peppers, and Cheddar cheese over English muffin pieces.
  • Combine eggs, milk, basil, and pepper in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Pour egg mixture into the baking dish. Gently press down on top of casserole mixture with a spatula. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Uncover casserole and bake in the preheated oven until casserole is set and eggs are cooked, about 35 minutes. Check by inserting a knife. Let cool for 15 minutes before eating.
  • Nutrition

    297 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 189mg
    • Sodium: 622mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 197mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 286mg