We LOVE a good breakfast casserole! They’re perfect for holidays (especially Christmas morning), brunch, showers and especially when you have company in town.

Today’s easy breakfast casserole is filling, takes minutes to put together, and is packed with flavor – biscuits, eggs, and sausage, there’s something for everyone! It’s our go-to breakfast bake!

One reason we love it is because the ingredients are SIMPLE!! There are only a handful, and it’s prepped in 5 minutes – just layer and bake!

It can also be made ahead of time (the night before) or easily whipped up right before baking – versatile AND delicious!

Why we think you’ll love it:

  • Refrigerate overnight or bake it immediately. Either way, this breakfast casserole is quick and easy!
  • Ready in no time! Throw it together from scratch in 5-10 minutes, pop it straight into the oven, and enjoy it 30 minutes later.
  • So filling. Biscuits, eggs, and sausage – it’s hearty and packed with flavor!
Breakfast casserole ingredients on counter.
  • Grands! Biscuits (1, 16.3-ounce can, 8 count): Press into the pan to make a buttery, flaky base that holds the casserole. Or 16 ounces Homemade Biscuit dough (partially cook before adding the toppings to ensure it cooks thoroughly.)
  • Jimmy Dean precooked sausage crumbles (1, 8-ounce package) or crumbled cooked sausage (1 cup): Savory protein that adds hearty flavor in every bite. If using regular sausage, cook in a skillet over medium heat cooking the sausage, breaking and flipping, until no longer pink.
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese (1 cup): Melts stretchy and creamy for that classic cheese pull.
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup): Brings sharp flavor and helps the top brown golden.
  • Large eggs, beaten (8): Set into a fluffy layer that binds the filling so slices hold together.
  • Milk, room temperature (1 cup): Loosens the eggs for a tender, custardy texture.
  • Salt and pepper to taste: Simple seasoning that brightens and balances the rich ingredients.
  • optional veggies Saute and add spinach, mushrooms, and red bell peppers.
  • optional toppings – green onions, bacon bits, sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce

PREP. Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Biscuits pressed into the bottom of a baking dish.

BISCUITS. Line the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or pan with 1 can of refrigerated biscuit dough, firmly pressing to seal and make a bottom crust.

Sausage and cheese poured over biscuits for breakfast casserole.

SAUSAGE. Sprinkle with 8 ounces of cooked sausage, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the crust.

Cheese and sausage layered in baking dish.

EGGS. In a large bowl, whisk 8 eggs, 1 cup milk, and salt and pepper to taste until blended. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese.

BAKE. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until set and middle does not jiggle. Let this egg bake recipe stand for 5 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm.

    • Make it any meat. Turkey, chicken sausage, bacon, ham or spicy chorizo all are great for this recipe. You can even add a combo of any of these meats to make it meat lovers.
    • Savory and Sweet. For any function, holiday or get together, we love to make this recipe and also make a sweet casserole like our French Toast Casserole, Coffee Cake or Cinnamon Roll Cake. Everyone loves the combo!
    Breakfast casserole slice on a white plate.
    Breakfast casserole sliced and dished out on white plate.
    4.98 from 727 votes

    Breakfast Casserole Recipe

    Filled with biscuits, eggs, and sausage, our favorite breakfast casserole is hearty, feeds a crowd, and bakes up in only 30 minutes!
    Servings: 12
    Prep: 5 minutes
    Cook: 25 minutes
    Total: 30 minutes

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    Ingredients 

    • 1 (16.3-ounce) can Grands! Biscuits (8 count)
    • 1 (8-ounce) package Jimmy Dean precooked sausage crumbles (or 1 cup crumbled cooked sausage)
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 8 large eggs, beaten
    • 1 cup milk, room temperature
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions 

    • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    • Line the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish with biscuit dough, firmly pressing to seal and make a bottom crust.
    • Sprinkle sausage and cheese over the crust.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until blended. Pour over sausage and cheese.
    • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until set and middle does not jiggle. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm.
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    Notes

    Adding vegetables. Add onions, green onions, chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, etc. Saute them first to remove excess moisture and activate the flavors.
    Homemade biscuit dough. Partially cook the Homemade Biscuit dough before adding the other toppings to ensure that it will be cooked through by the end.
    Make ahead of time. Make casserole through step 4, then cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. Uncover and bake, adding a few additional minutes to the baking time.
    Leftovers. Divide leftovers into an airtight container(s) and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freezer for up to 2 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice, Calories: 121kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 128mg, Sodium: 171mg, Potassium: 86mg, Fiber: 0.001g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 349IU, Vitamin C: 0.001mg, Calcium: 155mg, Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

    Recipe FAQ

    How to make breakfast casseroles ahead of time?

    Make casserole through step 4, then cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. Uncover and bake, adding a few additional minutes to the baking time.

    How to store breakfast casseroles?

    Divide leftovers into an airtight container(s) and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

    This recipe was first published August 2014.

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    377 Comments

    1. Tammy says:

      5 stars
      never been big on breakfast casseroles. this is a keeper! after reading reviews I decided to decrease the temp to 375, especially since I was using glass, and bake 20 min. it HADN’T browned yet so I put it in for another 5 min. then it only browned on one side, so I increased the temp to 425, rotated DISH 180, and put in 1 minute. yum!

      1. Kristyn Merkley says:

        Well, thank you for trying this one! Glad you liked it 🙂

    2. Jacqueline says:

      5 stars
      I Just made it! HUSBAND loved it! Very easy and Tasty!

      1. Kristyn Merkley says:

        Glad he liked it!! Thank you for sharing that & trying it 🙂

    3. Salena Ybarra says:

      I would like to make this for 100 people and have 18x12x3 lasagna roasters, can you please tell me how much more will i have to alter the recipe. Also how many people will 1-18x12x3 pan serve?

      thank you for your time,

      1. Kristyn Merkley says:

        Well, depending on how big you cut the squares, you could get 12 bigger & 16 smaller squares, so if you stuck to 12 bigger ones..that is x the recipe by 8. If you did smaller sizes, you would need to times the recipe by 6. I haven’t used that size of pan before, but maybe 16 nice size pieces? I’m not really sure, but it would depend on how big/small you cut them. Hope that all helps! Good luck!

    4. Susan says:

      5 stars
      I made the 8×8 version as written, except I used pepper jack cheese instead of mozzarella. It turned out great! I think green peppers and onion would be a good addition, and I wonder about topping it with some kind of sauce. Has anyone tried this?

      1. Kristyn Merkley says:

        I haven’t tried with a sauce, but the peppers & onion are great. Glad you liked it!

    5. Mikayla says:

      I was wondering how to get my eggs to not run under my BISCUITS. Any advice?

      1. Kristyn Merkley says:

        Since, it’s liquid..it will run under, but it all cooks together & makes it turn out the way it does 🙂

    6. Byenia says:

      5 stars
      I made this last night for the first time and the only change made was I used heavy whipping cream + water in place of the milk. The cheddar used was garlic & herb-flavored and the Jimmy Dean crumbles used were a combo of bacon and sausage. Tasted great! Might would add one more egg in future preparations, but loved it as is. 🙂

      1. Byenia says:

        Oh! AND i DID REDUCE THE HEAT TO 400 DEGREES f (AFTER READING OTHERS’ COMMENTS), THEN ADDED MAYBE 5 MINUTES TO THE COOK TIME (COVERING WITH FOIL THE LAST FEW MINUTES TO ENSURE IT COOKED THROUGH IN THE MIDDLE).

      2. Kristyn Merkley says:

        Thank you for sharing what you did!! Sounds great!

    7. Sharon Schroeter says:

      5 stars
      Oh Kristyn, Perfect timing! My daughter & her family are coming for my son’s wedding & this will be great! thank you for all your great recipes.
      Sharon

      1. Kristyn Merkley says:

        Awe, you are so welcome!! Have a great time with family!

    8. Debbie Pfluger says:

      5 stars
      I tried the biscuit egg recipe and loved it!! I find so many great recipes on your page. Thank you so much!

      1. Kristyn Merkley says:

        Awe, thank you so much!! I am happy you do!! 🙂

    9. Stephani Howell says:

      5 stars
      Delicious! A hit with my whole family!

      1. Kristyn Merkley says:

        Yay!! I am so glad it was! Thanks!

    10. Bess Moran says:

      Do you have to saute the precooked saugage
      Before putting on bisquits?

      1. Kristyn Merkley says:

        Nope 🙂