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Cranberry Sausage & Stuffing Breakfast Casserole

Cranberry Sausage & Stuffing Breakfast Casserole for Cozy Mornings

This Cranberry Sausage & Stuffing Breakfast Casserole is a cozy dish perfect for hearty holiday breakfasts with family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Breakfast Sausage Savory flavor and protein; can use pork or chicken.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Provides tartness and chewy texture.
  • 6 oz Herbed Stuffing Mix Essential for maintaining the right texture.
  • 6 large Eggs Let them sit at room temperature before whisking.
  • 1 cup Milk Can use any variety of milk.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar or Swiss Cheese Enhances richness and flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Use for greasing the baking dish.
  • Salt Salt Adjust to taste.
  • Pepper Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • Fresh Thyme or Parsley Optional garnish for color and freshness.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat and drain excess fat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked sausage, stuffing mix, and cranberries.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour custard over sausage and stuffing mixture and fold in cheese if using.
  6. Transfer mixture to the greased dish and spread evenly.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  8. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make-ahead by preparing the casserole the night before and refrigerating it overnight for easy baking in the morning.

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