Ina Garten Breakfast Casserole: Easy Make Ahead Brunch Delight
A delightful breakfast casserole that can be prepared in advance for a hassle-free brunch. Perfect for entertaining guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale bread, cubed
- 12 large eggs
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 pound cooked sausage, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and mustard.
- Layer the cubed bread, sausage, and cheese in a baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and let it soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
Notes
- Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- Perfect for using up leftovers or bread that’s about to go stale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: Ina Garten, Breakfast Casserole, Brunch, Make Ahead