Ina Garten Overnight Breakfast Casserole
A delicious and easy make-ahead breakfast casserole featuring savory sausage, creamy cheeses, and hearty bread, perfect for holiday mornings or brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf day-old Italian or French bread, cubed
- 10 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 lb breakfast sausage or bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Layer cubed bread in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top the bread with cooked sausage or bacon and any sautéed vegetables.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over the layers.
- Sprinkle with both cheeses, cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes.
- The casserole is done when the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use day-old bread for the best texture. Mix in your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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