Name: Jimmy Dean Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Jimmy Dean sausage crumbles, fully cooked; 6 eggs; ½ cup milk; 4 cups French bread cubes; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese mix; Salt and pepper, to taste; ½ tsp. cumin; ½ tsp. thyme

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This Jimmy Dean breakfast casserole will quickly become your new favorite breakfast. It has savory sausage crumbles with fluffy eggs, cubed bread, and tons of melted cheddar cheese. The balance of flavors and textures is out of this world, and you'll love how easy it is to make!

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Why This Recipe Works

Easy to make ahead. This Jimmy Dean sausage casserole makes a convenient make-ahead breakfast. Just prepare it, refrigerate it overnight, and bake it the next day right before serving!

Minimal prep time. All you have to do is mix the ingredients in a bowl, then pile them in your casserole dish, top the whole thing with cheese, and bake.

An instant family favorite. This egg and cheese casserole is a Cunningham family favorite, especially for the holidays. There's something in it for everyone, and whoever you make it for will love it too!

Ingredients You'll Need

Another thing to love about this Jimmy Dean breakfast casserole is that it's made with really simple and straightforward ingredients.

Check out everything you'll need:

1 lb Jimmy Dean sausage crumbles, fully cooked
6 eggs
½ cup milk
4 cups French bread cubes
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese mix
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ tsp. cumin
½ tsp. thyme

By the way, you can use a lot of these ingredients to make this overnight egg casserole. It's another one of my must-try casserole recipes, so you'll want to give that a go next!

An assortment of ingredients including bowls of eggs, sausage crumbles, shredded cheese, milk, bread cubes, and seasonings.

How To Make Jimmy Dean Breakfast Casserole

1. Prep work: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, salt, black pepper, cumin, and thyme, until everything mixes together. Add the cubed bread to the large mixing bowl and stir until the bread is coated in the egg mixture.

3. Assemble the casserole: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Add the cooked breakfast sausage crumbles and stir to combine. Sprinkle the casserole with shredded cheese.

4. Bake and serve: Bake the egg casserole for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Then, slice and serve. Enjoy!

My Pro-Tips

Change up the meat. Use Jimmy Dean pork sausage, pork sausage, turkey sausage, or Jimmy Dean sausage links.
Substitute the cubed bread for thawed frozen hash browns. Just remember to pat dry the hash browns before adding them to the mixing bowl.
Combine the casserole filling in the prepared baking dish so you have one less dish to wash.
Use sharp cheddar cheese instead of the cheddar cheese mix for a bolder cheese flavor.
Try adding ingredients to the whisked egg mixture like diced bell peppers, sautéed onions, spinach, or extra meat for a heartier casserole.
Serve the casserole with sour cream, salsa, or some sliced avocados on top.

How To Store And Reheat The Sausage Breakfast Casserole

In the fridge: You can store any leftover breakfast casserole in the baking dish with a sealed lid or in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

In the freezer: Allow the casserole to cool completely, then wrap the cooled casserole slices in plastic wrap, and store them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Transfer the casserole to a baking dish and warm it in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until the cheese melts. Add more reheating time for the frozen casserole, or let it thaw in the fridge overnight first.

Jimmy Dean Breakfast Casserole Recipe FAQS

How long can uncooked breakfast casserole stay in the fridge?

Uncooked breakfast casserole can stay in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just remember to cover it tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and let it come to room temperature for 15 minutes before putting it in the oven.

Can egg bake sit out overnight?

An egg bake should not be left out at room temperature overnight. The longest a baked egg casserole should be left out at room temperature is about 2 hours.

How many calories in a Jimmy Dean breakfast casserole?

There are about 545 calories in one large slice of Jimmy Dean breakfast casserole.

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Yield: 6 servings

Jimmy Dean Breakfast Casserole

A square serving of sausage and egg casserole on a plate with the rest of the casserole in the background.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb Jimmy Dean sausage crumbles, fully cooked
6 eggs
½ cup milk
4 cups French bread cubes
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese mix
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ tsp. cumin
½ tsp. thyme

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F, and lightly grease or spray the casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the milk until light and fluffy.
Add bread cubes and stir gently until evenly coated.
Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
Add cooked sausage crumbles and mix everything.
Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
Bake the egg casserole for 40 minutes or until the knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting, then serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1.5 cups
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 545Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 271mgSodium: 1172mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 28g