Description
Rise and shine with Beef Breakfast Casserole, a hearty morning marvel that brings comfort right to your kitchen table. Packed with savory beef, eggs, and cheese, this easy dish guarantees a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ounces breakfast beef sausage, cooked and crumbled or 1–2 patties
- 2 slices Colby-Jack cheese
Bread:
- 2 slices sourdough bread
Seasonings and Spreads:
- 1 tablespoon butter or mayonnaise
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Crisp the breakfast beef sausage at 350°F for 5-6 minutes until fully cooked. Crumble the 2 ounces of sausage into small pieces if using patties.
- Whisk 2 large eggs with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Scramble the eggs in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fluffy and set.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly across one side of each sourdough bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position one bread slice butter-side down in a cold frying pan. Layer 1 slice of Colby-Jack cheese directly onto the bread.
- Distribute the crumbled 2 ounces of cooked sausage over the cheese. Top with the scrambled eggs.
- Add the second slice of Colby-Jack cheese over the eggs, then cap with the remaining bread slice, butter-side facing upward.
- Heat the pan to medium-low, cooking the sandwich for 3-4 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the sandwich carefully, pressing gently with a spatula. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the second side is equally golden and the cheese melts completely.
- Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board, slice diagonally, and serve hot.
Notes
- Check sausage package directions carefully to avoid overcooking, which can dry out the meat.
- Use a non-stick pan with low, steady heat for an evenly golden sandwich without burning the bread.
- Pressing gently with a spatula helps create a crispy exterior and ensures cheese melts completely.
- For gluten-free options, swap sourdough for your favorite gluten-free bread and check sausage ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg