3-Ingredient Egg Breakfast Casserole
A simple, high-protein breakfast bake that is easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and great for meal prep.
Eggs
Cheddar cheese
Breakfast sausage
Ingredients (3 main ingredients)
- 6–8 eggs
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage (crumbled)
- 1 to 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional basics (not counted in 3 ingredients): salt, pepper, cooking spray or butter
Instructions
1. Prepare the sausage
- Cook sausage in a pan until browned
- Drain excess fat and set aside
2. Mix the eggs
- Crack eggs into a bowl
- Whisk until fully blended
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper if desired
3. Assemble the casserole
- Grease a baking dish
- Spread cooked sausage evenly on the bottom
- Sprinkle cheese over the sausage
- Pour beaten eggs over everything
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Bake for 25–35 minutes
- It is done when the center is set and no longer runny
Serving suggestions
- Cut into squares and serve warm
- Good with toast or fresh fruit
- Stores well in the fridge for 3–4 days
Tips
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before cutting for cleaner slices
- You can double the recipe for meal prep
- Use a glass or ceramic baking dish for even cooking
Summary
This 3-ingredient egg casserole is a quick, protein-rich breakfast that requires minimal effort and works well for busy mornings or weekly meal prep.