When you’re feeding a large family, breakfast needs to be simple, filling and packed with protein. This spicy sausage, egg and cheese casserole has become one of our favorite breakfasts. It’s loaded with spicy breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs and plenty of cheese and is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
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Every time our church has a men’s work day, this casserole is requested by all. It is a perfect blend of spice and cheesy goodness.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Perfect for feeding a crowd
- High in protein and low in carbs
- Great for meal prep
- Freezer friendly
- Naturally gluten free
- Fits well with a carnivore or animal based diet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground spicy breakfast sausage
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream or 1 cup sour cream
- 1 small can diced green chilies (can use mild or hot)
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 8 oz. cubed Velveeta cheese
How to Make Spicy Sausage, Egg and Cheese Casserole
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350° F. In a skillet, cook the spicy sausage until browned.
Step 2: While your sausage is cooking, crack 10 eggs into a bowl. Add the cream (or sour cream), garlic powder and diced green chilies. Whisk together until smooth.
Step 3: Once the sausage is done cooking, transfer it to a greased 9×13 baking dish. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the top of the sausage.
Step 4: Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the casserole by dropping them into the egg mixture, evenly distributing them around the baking dish.
Step 5: Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through and the top is slightly browned.
Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to serve.
Simple Sausage, Egg and Cheese Casserole
Ingredients
Method
Preheat your oven to 350° F. In a skillet, cook the spicy sausage until browned.
- While your sausage is cooking, crack 10 eggs into a bowl. Add the cream (or sour cream), and diced green chilies. Whisk together until smooth.
- Once the sausage is done cooking, transfer it to a greased 9×13 baking dish. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the top of the sausage.
- Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the casserole by dropping them into the egg mixture, evenly distributing them around the baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through and the top is slightly browned.
- Let sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing to eat.
This spicy sausage, egg and cheese casserole is one of those dependable breakfast recipes that comes together quickly and disappears just as fast. If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how your family enjoyed it!
Want to try another breakfast casserole? This easy, make-ahead breakfast casserole with hash browns is always a hit!
Want to watch me make this recipe? Check out this video over on YouTube!
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