Delicious Easter Breakfast Casserole for a Cozy Holiday Brunch

This Easter Breakfast Casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish with layers of bread, savory meat, and cheese, perfect for holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

6 cups day-old bread
8 large eggs
2 cups milk whole or low-fat alternatives

For the Savory Filling

1 lb sausage or ham or turkey sausage/plant-based meats
2 cups cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or feta

For Seasoning

to taste salt
to taste pepper
optional herbs fresh thyme or parsley

Equipment

9x13-inch casserole dish
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
spatula

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easter Breakfast Casserole

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather ingredients and greased casserole dish.
Cut day-old bread into cubes and spread evenly in the greased dish.
Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and herbs in a large bowl until smooth.
Crumble sausage or ham over bread cubes in the casserole dish.
Pour egg mixture over bread and meat layers; press down gently.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the casserole.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until top is golden brown and center is set.
Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use day-old bread and allow casserole to rest before serving.

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