JK's Sausage Casserole

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain off any excess grease and transfer the sausage to a square casserole dish. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Evenly distribute the thinly sliced onion over the top of the sausage in the casserole dish. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese generously over the onion layer, ensuring everything is nicely covered. (1 minute)

Recipe View 2 mins Arrange the bread slices over the cheese layer, trimming them if necessary to fit snugly within the dish. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg until well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Slowly and evenly pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, allowing it to soak into the bread. Ensure the mixture fills the dish almost to the top. Gently press the bread down to encourage even saturation. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 45 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and the egg mixture is set. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean. (45 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the casserole to set properly. (5 minutes)