Lazy Morning Breakfast
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Virginia Lujan | 📂 Category: Breakfast A comforting, make-ahead breakfast casserole layered with seasoned croutons, sharp cheddar, savory sausage, and eggs. Perfect for lazy mornings when you want a hearty, delicious meal ready with minimal effort.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 1 hour 30 mins | 8 hours | 8 to 10 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9x12 baking pan
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 cups | Herb Seasoned Croutons | None |
| 2 cups | Sharp Cheddar | grated |
| 1 1/2 lbs | Lean Sausage | Jimmy Dean, browned and drained |
| 4 | Eggs | slightly beaten |
| 3 cups | Milk | divided |
| 1 cup | Cream of Mushroom Soup | None |
| Optional | Green Chili | to taste |
Instructions
Step 1: Assembly
- Put the first 3 ingredients (3 cups herb seasoned croutons, 2 cups sharp cheddar, and 1 1/2 lbs lean sausage) in layers in order given in a greased 9x12 pan.
- Mix the 4 slightly beaten eggs in 2 1/2 cups milk and pour over the other ingredients.
Step 2: Overnight Storage & Baking
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Mix 1 cup cream of mushroom soup with the remaining 1/2 cup milk and pour over the top.
- Bake covered for 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees, let set until firm and golden, then serve.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole completely and refrigerate overnight before baking the next morning.
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