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Paula Deen Breakfast Casserole is a delicious casserole that is loaded with easy ingredients. Perfect for the holidays or a weekend breakfast.
This copycat breakfast casserole is layered with delicious ingredients. The ingredients are simple and you can easily make ahead of time.
If you love making breakfast casseroles, then you must try this Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole, Overnight Breakfast Casserole, Mexican Breakfast Casserole or Chorizo Breakfast Casserole. Breakfast casserole are staple weekend breakfast. You may also love these Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole Recipes or Crescent Roll Breakfast Pizza.
Once the sausage is cooked perfectly in the skillet it is then layered in a baking dish. The eggs are then seasoned and poured over the sausage and cheese.
If you needing an easy casserole to make this weekend, this is the perfect one to make. We love Paula Deen copycat recipes. Also try Paula Deen Pineapple Casserole, Paula Deen Pecan Pie, and Paula Deen Potato Soup.
Check out this Easy Biscuits and Gravy Casserole Recipe.
Serves: 10
Ingredients
- Ground Maple Pork Sausage
- White Bread
- Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- Large Eggs
- Whole Milk
- Dry Mustard
- Black Pepper
- Salt
How to Make Paula Deen Breakfast Casserole
- Step 1 – Spray the baking dish with a nonstick cooking spray.
- Step 2 – In a large skillet cook the sausage over medium heat stirring frequently until browned and crumbly. Drain off the excess grease.
- Step 3 – Cut the crust off the bread and cut the bread pieces in half. In a single layer in prepared baking dish cutting pieces. Top the bread with the browned sausage and the shredded cheese.
- Step 4 – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, pepper and salt. Pour this mixture over the cheese in the casserole pan. Cover the dish and refrigerate for approximately 8 hours (overnight works great).
- Step 5 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sit the casserole dish out at room temperature while the oven preheats.
- Step 6 – Uncover the casserole and bake for 40 minutes until the top of the casserole is set and golden brown. Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving and enjoy.
What to Serve with Breakfast Casserole
- Fresh Fruit
- Biscuits and Gravy
- Roasted Vegetables
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Tips for Making the Perfect Breakfast Casserole
- Uncover Casserole – We like to bake the casserole uncover so the top gets golden brown.
- Refrigerate – One you have layered ingredients, allow the casserole to refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
How to Make Ahead
We recommend making this breakfast casserole ahead of time.
- Layer the ingredients in the casserole.
- Place the casserole in the refrigerator and allow it rest for at least 8 hours.
- Cover the casserole and place in the refrigerator.
- Bake casserole the next day until golden brown.
How to Store
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
How to Freeze
This breakfast casserole freezes great. Prepare the casserole as indicated and place in a freezer safe container to bake.
Once the casserole has cooled, cover with foil and freeze. When you are ready to serve, allow casserole to thaw overnight then bake.
Paula Dean Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Maple Pork Sausage
- 6 slices White Bread
- 8 oz Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 8 Large Eggs
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium high heat until crumbly and browned. Drain off the excess grease.
- Cut the crust off the bread and cut the bread pieces in half. Layer the bread slices in a single layer in the bottom of the baking dish. Top the bread with the browned sausage and the shredded cheese.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, pepper and salt. Pour this mixture over the cheese in the casserole pan. Cover the dish and refrigerate for approximately 8 hours (overnight works great).
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sit the casserole dish out at room temperature while the oven preheats.
- Uncover the casserole and bake for 40 minutes until the top of the casserole is golden brown. Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
