Description
This Hard-Boiled Egg Casserole is a hearty and comforting breakfast dish featuring layers of sliced hard-boiled eggs and savory breakfast sausage. Baked with a creamy mixture of milk, heavy cream, and seasonings, then topped with melted Cheddar cheese and butter, this casserole is perfect for a weekend brunch or a make-ahead meal that serves six.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg and Meat Layer
- 8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
Dairy and Seasonings
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Layer Eggs and Sausage: Arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Then spread the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage over the eggs to create a layered base.
- Mix Creamy Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, mustard powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully combined to form a flavorful custard-like mixture.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the milk and cream mixture evenly over the layered eggs and sausage in the dish. Next, sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly on top to cover the surface.
- Add Butter Dots: Cut the butter into small pieces and dot the top of the casserole with these pieces to ensure a golden, buttery crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly throughout and the top is golden and slightly crisp.
Notes
- For softer cooked sausage, avoid overcooking before assembling.
- You can substitute Cheddar cheese with other cheeses like Monterey Jack or Swiss for different flavors.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning for convenience.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the hard-boiled eggs evenly for better layering.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving to allow it to set for easier slicing.
