Slice up this richly comforting sausage and egg casserole to feed a crowd.
Breakfast casseroles are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion, and this sausage and egg casserole is no exception.
Do You Brown Sausage Before Putting It in an Egg Casserole?
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Yes, it’s important to cook the sausage through before adding it to the egg mixture.
Browning the sausage and allowing it to get slightly crispy will add a pleasant texture to the dish.
Can a Sausage and Egg Casserole Be Frozen?
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Thaw fully before baking per the recipe.
you’ve got the option to also freeze this casserole in smaller portions once it’s been cooked.
Wrap portions tightly in plastic before freezing, to prevent as much air contact as possible.
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Can I Make This Sausage and Egg Casserole Ahead of Time?
Prepare the recipe up to the baking.
Cover well with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator overnight.
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Ingredients
2lb.
pork breakfast sausage
1small sweet onion, diced (about 1 cup)
8oz.
black pepper
Directions
Prepare oven and baking dish:
Preheat oven to 350F.
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Lightly coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook sausage:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add sausage and cook, breaking it into bite-size pieces using a wooden spoon.
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Cook until brown and slightly crispy on some pieces, 12 to 15 minutes.
Drain off most of the grease, and set aside.
Do not clean out skillet.
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Remove from heat, and set aside.
Whisk until well combined.
Whisk everything to combine.
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Add casserole mixture to baking dish:
Pour mixture into prepared dish.
Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
Bake casserole:
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the edges are set.
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Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
