Best 10 Sausage Egg Casserole From Southern Living Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delectable Sausage Egg Casserole, a Southern Living classic that seamlessly blends savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and tender bread. This hearty and flavorful casserole is a symphony of textures and flavors, perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch. With variations ranging from a cheesy delight to a veggie-packed fiesta, this versatile dish caters to diverse preferences.

Indulge in the classic Sausage Egg Casserole with its golden crust, tender interior, and the irresistible aroma of perfectly seasoned sausage. For a cheesy extravaganza, the Cheesy Sausage Egg Casserole will surely impress with its gooey mozzarella and sharp cheddar, while the Veggie Sausage Egg Casserole offers a vibrant twist with bell peppers, spinach, and mushrooms.

Craving a healthier option? The Turkey Sausage Egg Casserole is a leaner alternative that packs just as much flavor, while the Sausage Egg Casserole with Hash Browns incorporates crispy hash browns for an extra layer of texture.

No matter your dietary preferences, the Sausage Egg Casserole from Southern Living has something for everyone. Prepare to delight your family and friends with this crowd-pleasing dish that promises a delightful start to any day.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SAUSAGE-HASH BROWN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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If you're feeding a large crowd for breakfast or brunch, look no further than this crowd-pleaser, made with hash browns, sausage, and plenty of cheese. Two types of pork sausage make this hash brown casserole extra flavorful and hearty. Drain the cooked sausage well, and blot with paper towels so the finished dish won't be greasy.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Casserole

Time 1h

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound pkg. ground pork sausage with sage (such as Jimmy Dean)
1 pound pkg. hot ground pork sausage
1 (30-oz.) pkg. frozen shredded hash browns
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
6 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1⁄2 cups), divided
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cook sage ground sausage and hot ground sausage in a large skillet over medium-high, stirring often, until they are crumbled and browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; drain well on paper towels.
  • Working in batches, cook hash browns in a large nonstick skillet according to package directions; omit salt if called for on package. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1⁄2 teaspoon of the pepper.
  • Stir together sausage, hash browns, and 1 cup of the cheese in a bowl. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Whisk together eggs, milk, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over sausage mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1⁄2 cup cheese. Bake in preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and chives.

GRITS, SAUSAGE, AND EGG CASSEROLE



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Every time I make this someone wants the recipe. It is great if you have overnight guests. Make it ahead and enjoy the morning with them. Check for doneness by inserting a knife in casserole. If it comes out clean you are ready to serve. This is a great brunch recipe served with biscuits, sweet rolls, and fresh fruit.

Provided by Ginny49

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups water
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup stone-ground grits
8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup butter
1 pound bulk pork sausage
3 eggs
½ cup milk
1 orange bell pepper, chopped small
1 red bell pepper, chopped small

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring water, half-and-half, and salt to a boil in a saucepan; slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and butter until melted. Cool.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Beat eggs and milk together in a bowl. Stir sausage, egg mixture, orange bell pepper, and red bell pepper into grits mixture. Pour grits mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 735.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

SAUSAGE EGG CASSEROLE FROM SOUTHERN LIVING



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This recipe was in Southern Living in the early 90s. I've made in several times. Its a little bit different from most breakfast casseroles AND its easy because you make it the night before and bake it in the morning.

Provided by nicoleingermantown

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
1 lb link sausage
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup additional milk
1 cup mushroom soup
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
6 eggs
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Place bread pieces in 9x13 inch greased casserole dish.
  • Slice sausage links into 1/2 inch thick slices. Brown sausage pieces in skillet and drain on paper towels.
  • Spread cheese on bread pieces and then layer sausage on the cheese.
  • Beat eggs, dry mustard and 2 1/2 cups milk and pour over casserole. Refrigerate overnight.
  • When ready to bake, dilute soup with the 1/2 cup milk and pour over casserole.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

CHEESY SAUSAGE, EGG, AND HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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This easy and filling breakfast recipe is perfect for holiday guests.

Provided by Marianne Williams

Categories     Casserole

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 ounces ground pork sausage
1 sweet onion, diced (2 cups)
1 poblano chile, seeded and chopped (1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (1 cup)
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 cups refrigerated diced potatoes (such as Simply Potatoes)
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
4 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 1 cup), divided
4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup), divided
5 large eggs
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F with oven rack about 6 inches from heat. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add sausage. Cook, breaking up sausage into pieces with a wooden spoon, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove sausage to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon; set aside. Do not wipe skillet clean.
  • Add sweet onion, poblano chile, red bell pepper, and ½ teaspoon of the salt to skillet. Cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and peppers have charred in spots, about 8 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon to bowl with sausage. Wipe skillet clean.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in skillet over medium-high. Add diced potatoes to skillet in an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, about 5 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon of the salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on most sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Return sausage and pepper mixture to skillet, and add garlic powder. Stir to combine. Stir in ½ cup each of the Gruyère and Cheddar cheeses until just combined.
  • Whisk together eggs, cream, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Pour over mixture in skillet, and tilt pan to allow eggs to distribute. Top with remaining ½ cup each Gruyère and Cheddar cheeses. Bake in preheated oven until eggs have set and cheeses have melted, about 8 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil, and broil until cheeses have turned golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove; let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chives. Slice and serve immediately.

SAUSAGE EGG CASSEROLE



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Assemble the ingredients the night before, and bake this casserole in the morning. Stand back and wait for the compliments. I've made it with fat free cottage cheese, egg substitute, and reduced fat sausage; the taste is still wonderful!

Provided by KNITWIT

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 9h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ pound ground pork sausage
1 tablespoon butter
4 green onions, chopped
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
10 eggs, beaten
1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, drained
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside. Melt butter in skillet, and cook and stir the green onions and mushrooms until tender.
  • In a large bowl, mix the eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and chiles. Stir in the sausage, green onions, and mushrooms. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Blend in the melted butter. Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 223.9 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1095.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

EGGS FLORENTINE CASSEROLE



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For our Christmas brunch, I make this variation on a classic eggs Florentine recipe, adding sausage and spinach to make a snappy casserole. Sometimes I mix in fresh peppers or green chiles, so play with it. -Karen Weekley, Washington, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
12 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain and transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In same skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach. Spoon vegetable mixture over sausage., In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended; pour egg mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheeses and paprika. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 226mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SAUSAGE EGG CASSEROLE



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Subtle bursts of mustard and savory pork sausage are the main attractions. I like to refrigerate this savory mainstay overnight and then pop it in the oven shortly before guests arrive.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 large eggs
2-1/4 cups whole milk
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
2 cups cubed white bread
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard and salt. Stir in the sausage, bread cubes and cheese. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 212mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SAUSAGE AND EGG CASSEROLE



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For the perfect combination of eggs, sausage, bread and cheese, this is the dish to try. My mom and I like this sausage breakfast casserole because it bakes up tender and golden, slices beautifully and goes over well whenever we serve it. -Gayle Grigg, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound bulk pork sausage
6 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
6 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown and crumble sausage; drain and set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs; add milk, salt and mustard. Stir in bread cubes, cheese and sausage. , Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BREAKFAST CASSEROLE FROM SOUTHERN LIVING



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This is from S. L.'s All Time Favorite Recipes, and I've got to agree, it's one of the best breakfast treats I've had. Great for company.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Breakfast

Time 9h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb pork sausage
10 white bread, sliced cubed (6 cups)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well.
  • Place bread cubes evenly in 6 lightly greased 8 oz. individual baking dishes or ramekins; sprinkle bread evenly with cheese, and top with sausage.
  • Whisk together eggs and next four ingredients; pour evenly over sausage mixture. Cover and chill casseroles for 8 hours. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.1, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 291.4, Sodium 1428.9, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 33

SAUSAGE AND EGG CASSEROLE



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The perfect combination of eggs, sausage, bread, and cheese. Tender, delicious, and the family likes it!

Provided by Kathleen Donnelly Ernst

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 9h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound bulk pork sausage
8 eggs
2 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
6 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in sausage. Cook and stir until sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl; stir in milk, salt, and mustard. Fold bread cubes, Cheddar cheese, and sausage into egg mixture. Pour into a lightly greased 7x11-inch baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 239.4 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1113.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Tips:

  • For a quick and easy casserole, use pre-cooked sausage and frozen hash browns.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, prepare it as directed and then refrigerate overnight. In the morning, bake the casserole as directed.
  • For a cheesy casserole, add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese to the casserole before baking.
  • For a spicy casserole, add 1 teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the casserole before baking.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

This easy sausage egg casserole is a hearty and delicious breakfast or brunch dish that is perfect for a crowd. It is also a great make-ahead meal that can be refrigerated overnight and baked in the morning. With its simple ingredients and customizable options, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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