Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of the Ina Garten Overnight Breakfast Casserole Recipe, a savory delight that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary brunch centerpiece. This make-ahead dish features layers of day-old bread, flavorful chicken sausage, and a rich egg custard infused with creamy cheeses. Perfectly suited for family gatherings or holiday celebrations, this casserole will save you time in the morning while impressing your guests with its comforting flavors. Just prepare it the night before, let it rest, and bake it to golden perfection for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf day-old Italian or French bread, cubed
- 10 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 lb cooked and crumbled chicken sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Layer cubed bread in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with cooked chicken sausage and diced onion (or other veggies).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered bread and sausage.
- Sprinkle shredded Cheddar and grated Parmesan on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Before baking, let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 320mg