The sun’s coming up over the hills. The rooster is cawing. People are stirring from bed and getting ready for a heart-warming, hearty meal to get them ready for the day. And nothing says “good morning” quite like the Country Breakfast Casserole. Savory spiced sausage, sharp cheese, and fluffy eggs infused with gravy flavors will certainly put a spring in your step throughout the day, and the crisp, buttery bread topping adds a wholesome crunch to each bite. Is there a better way to wake up than with Country Breakfast Casserole?
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package breakfast sausage
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 (2.64-ounce) package country gravy mix
- 6 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons butter, optional, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease an 8×11-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage, for about 5 minutes.
Step 4 –Drain the fat from the skillet.
Step 5 –Combine the sausage with the green onion and spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
Step 6 –Top the sausage mixture with the cheddar cheese.
Step 7 –Whisk the eggs, the water, the milk, and the gravy mix together.
Step 8 –Add the egg mixture to the baking dish.
Step 9 –Arrange the bread cubes evenly on top of the casserole.
Step 10 –Drizzle the melted butter over the bread.
Step 11 –Sprinkle the casserole with the paprika.
Step 12 –Bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
Step 13 –Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.