Amish Breakfast Casserole
Hearty, cheesy, and packed with sausage and savory flavor, this breakfast bake is the kind of dish that feeds a crowd and keeps them full. With soft, custardy bread and a golden, melty top, it’s perfect for make-ahead mornings or weekend brunch.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced bell peppers any color
- 6 –8 cups cubed bread day-old works best
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 dish.
- Brown sausage with onions and peppers until cooked through; drain.
- Spread bread cubes evenly in the baking dish.
- Top with sausage mixture, then sprinkle cheese over everything.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and seasonings.
- Pour over the casserole, pressing lightly so bread absorbs the mixture.
- Bake 40–50 minutes until center is set and top is golden.
Notes
Make It Even Better
Overnight version: Assemble, cover, refrigerate overnight → bake in the morning
Freezer-friendly: Bake, cool, slice, freeze individually
Stretch it: Add mushrooms, spinach, or leftover veggies