Pioneer Woman Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Finding a great meal is hard. This Pioneer Woman Breakfast Casserole Recipe is the answer. It is a hearty and filling dish. You can serve it for many guests.
Equipment
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Large Skillet
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9x13 Baking Dish
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Whisk
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Large Mixing Bowl
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Cutting Board
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Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
- 8 cups WHITE BREAD CUBES
- 2 cups CHEDDAR CHEESE
- 8 large EGGS
- 2 cups WHOLE MILK
- 1 tsp DRY MUSTARD
- $1/2$ tsp SALT
- $1/4$ tsp BLACK PEPPER
- 1 tbsp BUTTER
Instructions
Step 1:
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Grease your baking dish with a little butter. Spread it evenly on the bottom and sides. This prevents the casserole from sticking to glass.
Step 2:
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Place your meat in the large skillet now. Cook the sausage over medium heat until brown. Crumble the meat into small pieces while cooking.
Step 3:
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Cut your bread into small one-inch cubes. Layer the bread cubes in the greased dish. Make sure they cover the entire bottom area.
Step 4:
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Drain the excess fat from your cooked sausage. Sprinkle the warm sausage over the bread cubes. Distribute the meat evenly across the whole dish.
Step 5:
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Add a thick layer of shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the meat and bread completely with cheese. This creates a gooey center for the meal.
Step 6:
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Crack your eggs into the large mixing bowl. Add the milk and the dry mustard powder. Whisk them until the yellow color is uniform.
Step 7:
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Pour the egg mixture over the layers slowly. Ensure every piece of bread is fully soaked. Let it sit for ten minutes before baking.
Step 8:
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Place the dish in a preheated oven now. Bake at 350 degrees for forty-five minutes. The top should be golden brown and firm.
Notes
Use stale bread to prevent a soggy casserole base.
Brown the sausage very well for a deeper flavor.
Let the casserole rest for five minutes before slicing.
You can swap sausage for crispy chopped bacon strips.
Add diced green peppers for a fresh vegetable crunch.