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Easy Maple Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Crispy Edges Perfect for Brunch

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A quick and easy breakfast casserole combining maple sausage, eggs, and a touch of maple syrup for a comforting dish with crispy edges, perfect for brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground maple breakfast sausage
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk or 2% milk (can substitute almond milk)
  • 6 cups cubed day-old French bread or sourdough
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • Salt to taste (about ½ teaspoon)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste (about ¼ teaspoon)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the maple sausage, breaking it apart, until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with sausage. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and maple syrup until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Place cubed bread evenly in the greased baking dish. Sprinkle cooked sausage, onions, and garlic evenly over the bread. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole, pressing gently with a spatula to submerge the bread without mashing.
  7. Let the casserole sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
  8. Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly and edges are crisp. Tent with foil after 35 minutes if browning too fast.
  9. Check doneness by inserting a knife in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use day-old bread for best texture. Let casserole rest before baking to absorb custard fully. Grease baking dish well to achieve crispy edges. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Baking on lower oven rack for last 10 minutes enhances crispiness. Can prepare the night before and refrigerate. Freeze before or after baking for longer storage.

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