Crouton Sausage Breakfast Bake Recipes

MAKE AHEAD BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spread croutons on bottom of greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Crumble sausage into medium skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain off any drippings. Spread sausage over croutons.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well blended. Stir in soup, spinach, mushrooms, cheeses and mustard. Pour egg mixture over sausage and croutons. Refrigerate overnight.
• The next morning, preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until set and lightly browned on top. Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve hot.

CROUTON SAUSAGE BREAKFAST BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook sausage until brown, drain.
• Lightly grease a 3 quart rectangular baking dish and spread croutons evenly in bottom.
• Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over croutons and top with sausage.
• In a large bowl add 2 1/2 cups milk, eggs, and dry mustard. Whisk together well and carefully pour over layers in baking dish.
• In a small bowl combine cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup milk, whisk well and spoon evenly over mixture in baking dish.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours or overnight.
• Bake in a 325 degree oven, uncovered for 45 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for approximately 5 to 10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
• Chill time is not included in prep and cooking time.

CHARLESTON BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Melt butter in the microwave, or in a small pan on the stove over low heat. Spray a 9x12 inch baking dish with vegetable spray. Place croutons in the bottom of the dish, and drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese.
• Crack the eggs into a bowl, whisking to break up the yolks. Add milk, peppers, mustard, salt, and pepper, and beat until well-combined. Pour over the croutons and cheese, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

MAKE-AHEAD BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spread croutons on bottom of greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Crumble cooked sausage over croutons.
• Whisk eggs and milk in large bowl until blended. Stir in soup, spinach, mushrooms, cheeses and mustard. Pour egg mixture over sausage and croutons.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 325. Bake egg mixture 50-55 minutes or until set and lightly browned on top.

SUNDAY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer the croutons, sausage and cheese. Combine eggs and milk; mix well. Pour over cheese; sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve immediately.