The Ultimate Breakfast Casserole (Easy & Cheesy!)

breakfast sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing taste.

croissants

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat bread adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 365°F.

Cut 4 large croissants into pieces and lay them flat in a casserole dish.

In a measuring cup, add 3 cups of milk and microwave for 1.5 minutes until warm.

Break half of a package of American cheese and add it to the casserole dish with the croissants.

Add pre-cooked breakfast sausage to the casserole dish, draining off excess grease if necessary.

In the warm milk, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of dry mustard, and pepper to taste.

Whip eggs just enough to blend yolks and whites without creating chunks, then temper the eggs by slowly adding the warm milk mixture to them.

Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and sausage in the casserole dish, ensuring even coverage.

Press down on the croissants to help them soak up the custard mixture.

Cover the casserole with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking until golden brown, about 10-20 more minutes.

Check for doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should come out clean.

Let the casserole sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.

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