Name: Fireman’s Overnight Breakfast Casserole with Country Gravy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: PT-485740H8M24S
Total time: PT-485740H8M24S
Ingredients: 1 pound ground breakfast sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 8 oz sliced mushrooms; ¼ cup green onions, chopped; 12 large eggs; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 cups milk; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1–2 tablespoons butter or oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Description

This make-ahead breakfast casserole layers savory sausage, sautéed vegetables, and rich cheddar cheese over whole eggs, all topped with a creamy country gravy. It’s the ultimate comfort food to start your day right.

Ingredients

For the Casserole:

1 pound ground breakfast sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
8 oz sliced mushrooms
¼ cup green onions, chopped
12 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Country Gravy:

2 cups milk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1–2 tablespoons butter or oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Sausage Mixture:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until it begins to brown.
Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened and the sausage is fully cooked, about 6–7 minutes.
Stir in the chopped green onions. Remove the mixture from the skillet and set aside to cool. Do not drain the skillet.Crockpot Girl+5Рецепты от DIL+512 Onions+5

2️⃣ Make the Country Gravy:

In the same skillet with the remaining drippings, add butter or oil. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the gravy thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.Crockpot Girl+5Рецепты от DIL+512 Tomatoes+5Small Town Woman+612 Onions+6Рецепты от DIL+6

3️⃣ Assemble the Casserole:

Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Crack the eggs evenly across the bottom of the dish, keeping the yolks intact. Poke a small hole in each yolk with a toothpick.
Pour the heavy whipping cream over the eggs.
Sprinkle half of the grated cheddar cheese over the eggs and cream.
Spoon the cooled sausage and vegetable mixture over the cheese layer.
Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.Garnish with Lemon+6Crockpot Girl+6Рецепты от DIL+6Pinterest+3Рецепты от DIL+3Pinterest+3

4️⃣ Bake the Casserole:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the covered casserole for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.

5️⃣ Serve:

Reheat the prepared country gravy over low heat, adding a splash of milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
Slice the casserole and serve hot, topped with warm country gravy.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour in the gravy and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables like spinach or swapping in different cheeses.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 1 hr