Turn your favorite breakfast sandwich into a crowd-pleasing casserole.

Ill be the first one to admit that I am not a breakfast person.

Just give me a cup of coffee around 10 a.m. and Im good to go.

bagel breakfast casserole with cheese

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They just so happen to think breakfast is the best meal of the day.

Easy-to-assemble morning meals, like this one, are now a necessary thing for me.

They are ideal if you have to feed a morning crowd.

Overnight Breakfast Casserole with Sausage

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Then just put it into your hot oven, and bake as directed.

Adapt This Recipe to Your Tastes!

This casserole is not only economical, its one of the most filling and versatile meals Ive ever created.

Breakfast Casserole with Bread cut the bagels up

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Alter the flavors by using chorizo instead of sage sausage; or use Swiss cheese instead of cheddar.

If youre allergic to seeds, swap out the everything bagels for plain or whole wheat instead.

The combos you’re free to create from this basic recipe are virtually endless.

Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Bagels whisk together egg and half and half

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More Great Breakfast Casseroles!

Using a serrated bread knife, cut each bagel into bite-size pieces.

take a stab at cut the bagel into pieces that are no larger than an inch.

Overnight Breakfast Casserole with Sausage add the egg to the bagels

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Set this to the side to allow the bread to soak while you brown the sausage.

Add the breakfast sausage to the pan and begin to brown it.

It should not look minced.

Breakfast Egg Casserole with Sausage cook the sausage

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Add the diced peppers and the onions.

This is a great time to shred your cheese if you havent already.

Once your sausage mix has cooled slightly, add it to the bagel and egg mixture.

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole cook the peppers and onions and sausage together

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Add 1 tablespoon of the parsley and 2 cups of the cheddar cheese.

Toss the ingredients together to combine evenly.

Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil.

Easy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage add the cheese to the mixture

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Simple Tip!

Remove the pan from the oven and immediately top with the remaining cheese and parsley.

Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes prior to serving.