Description
A savory one-dish brunch bake with rich, custardy eggs, browned sausage, and melted cheddar, perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chopped spinach (optional)
- Chopped mushrooms (optional)
- Chopped onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until evenly browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté any optional veggies until softened, adding onions and mushrooms before spinach.
- Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the cooked sausage and veggies into the egg mixture with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Rest for 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. To ensure even texture and rich flavor, drain excess fat from the sausage and cook veggies until moisture is reduced.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American