The Best Sourdough Stuffing Egg Casserole Recipe
Put your Thanksgiving leftovers to good use and make this Sourdough Stuffing Egg Casserole. Stuffing adds incredible flavor to this brunch dish and it comes together with so little effort.
Thanksgiving Leftovers Are So Good
The Thanksgiving dinner is complete and everyone is happy and content. Hopefully, there are leftovers for the next day.
(I’ll let you in on a little secret. I may like Thanksgiving leftovers better than the actual Thanksgiving meal itself!)
That said, there are so many things you can do with Thanksgiving leftovers (check out several below). But, if there is one thing I absolutely love, it’s Thanksgiving stuffing.
A good stuffing is just so versatile. Not only is it a great side dish as part of the Thanksgiving meal, but you can do so many things with it the next day.
One of the best things we love to do with leftover stuffing is taking a large skillet and throwing in stuffing, mashed potatoes, and turkey to make a post-Thanksgiving meal hash. Top it off with a little gravy – so good!
But, what if you have company or you, yourself are looking for an easy and delicious breakfast the next day. Since you’ve hosted, cooked and prepared things all week, you may be a little weary of more cooking!
No worries! This easy breakfast casserole is just for you.
A Most Delicious Breakfast Casserole
This is one of my favorite recipes and a great way to use my leftover sourdough sausage stuffing. Click here for more information on that sourdough stuffing recipe.
The sourdough sausage stuffing works so well because the sourdough bread holds up really well in the baking process, the fresh herbs brighten everything up and the savory breakfast sausage is a great compliment to the egg mixture. I mean you have bread, eggs and breakfast sausage all in one delicious breakfast casserole. How perfect!
However, maybe you didn’t make the sourdough sausage stuffing, but a more traditional Thanksgiving stuffing without any meat. Again, no worries!
You can dress up your leftover stuffing by adding in a breakfast sausage. As for what to use, I would stay with tried-and-true pork breakfast sausage. It adds a lot of flavor without taking over the sourdough stuffing recipe.
You can absolutely go super simple and use a store-bought breakfast sausage brand like Jimmy Dean’s Regular Pork Sausage. Or, get a little fancy, head out to the local butcher, and find a fresh mild Italian sausage as a great substitute.
So Easy to Assemble
As I said, this is an easy breakfast casserole to make. All you need is a large bowl, a whisk and a casserole dish.
In the large bowl, you whisk together half and half, eggs and salt and black pepper. (Pretty easy so far!)
In your casserole dish you put in a nice even layer of your leftover stuffing. (I don’t think you’ve broken a sweat yet!)
Sprinkle some delicious sharp cheddar cheese over the top of the stuffing and pour the egg mixture over the top of that. Cover with aluminum foil and pop it in a preheated oven. Now it’s just a wait for your delicious breakfast casserole.
This could also be considered as part of the make-ahead or overnight breakfast casseroles lineup as it can sit overnight in the refrigerator. Just put in the oven the next day and you’re good to go!
Tips and Tricks
Let’s say you don’t have any leftover stuffing. You can certainly click here to make the Sourdough Sausage Stuffing. But, if you are making your own, here are a few tips and tricks from my experience:
- The best bread to use to make the most delicious croutons – crusty sourdough bread from the bakery. However, if you make a homemade sourdough bread – even better!
- Ciabatta bread is a great substitute for sourdough bread. Really what you want is a good quality artisan bread.
- Make sure your sourdough bread cubes are not too large. Many people like to cut the bread into 1-inch cubes. I think 1/2 inch cubes are the right size.
- Most stuffing recipes can be assembled up to two days ahead of time and refrigerated under plastic wrap or aluminum foil until ready to bake. When you’re ready to bake, bring the stuffing to room temperature and bake as instructed.
- Fresh herbs rather than dried are highly recommended for maximum flavor.
So, take it easy (but make it look like you slaved for hours over this delicious breakfast casserole). You will surely impress your friends and family with this Sourdough Stuffing Egg Casserole!
More Recipes I Love That Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
- Cranberry Orange Christmas Poundcake made with leftover cranberry sauce
- Sweet Potato Bisque with Truffle Oil made with leftover mashed sweet potatoes
- Roast Turkey Tator Tot Casserole made with leftover turkey
- Turkey and Sweet Potato Risotto made with leftover turkey and sweet potatoes
Tips and Tricks
- Let’s say you don’t have any leftover stuffing. You can certainly click here to make the Sourdough Sausage Stuffing.
- If your leftover stuffing doesn’t have sausage in it, you can add cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage, mild Italian sausage, or even cooked and crumbled bacon.
- Fresh herbs rather than dried are highly recommended for maximum flavor.
- Most stuffing recipes can be assembled up to two days ahead of time and refrigerated under plastic wrap or aluminum foil until ready to bake. When you’re ready to bake, bring the stuffing to room temperature and bake as instructed.
- Make sure your sourdough bread cubes are not too large. Many people like to cut the bread into 1-inch cubes. I think 1/2 inch cubes are the right size.
- The best bread to use to make the most delicious croutons – crusty sourdough bread from the bakery. However, if you make a homemade sourdough bread – even better! However, ciabatta bread is a great substitute for sourdough bread. Really what you want is a good quality artisan bread.
- I highly recommend half and half over milk for this recipe. It makes it so much creamier and rich than regular milk would.
- Letting the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking will allow for nice firm slices. I recommend covering it loosely with aluminum foil while it rests.
- For a full brunch experience, serve this casserole with a fresh fruit salad, cheesy hash brown casserole and toasted English muffins. This would be especially great if you have guests staying with you.
Ingredients Needed to Make Sourdough Stuffing Egg Casserole
Full instructions can be found below in the printable recipe card
- Leftover stuffing – If your stuffing doesn’t have sausage in it, you’ll need 1/2 lb of cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage.
- Eggs
- Half and half – I prefer this over milk, it gives the casserole a little more richness and a beautiful texture.
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese – I highly recommend using the sharp cheddar cheese. The flavor will stand out more than mild cheddar cheese.
- Salt
- Black pepper
How to Make Sourdough Stuffing Egg Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Coat a 9×9 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread stuffing evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheese over the stuffing.
- Pour egg mixture over stuffing and cheese.
- Let casserole sit for at least 10-15 minutes. It can also sit overnight in the refrigerator.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until eggs are set.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Even More Delicious Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
(From Some of My Favorite Food Blogs)
An Affair from The Heart:
- Turkey Salad Sliders made with leftover turkey
- Chicken ala King made with leftover turkey
- Pumpkin Spice Swirls made with leftover pie crust
- Mashed Potato Bake make with leftover mashed potatoes
Lemon Blossoms:
- Turkey Pot Pie made with leftover turkey
- Brie and Cranberries Baked in Puff Pastry made with leftover cranberries
- Chicken Tortilla Soup made with leftover turkey
- Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham made with leftover turkey
Take Two Tapas:
- Deep Fried Cornbread Dressing Balls – Leftover Stuffing Bites made with leftover stuffing
- Southwest Potato Croquettes made with leftover mashed potatoes
- Honey Roasted Cranberry Ricotta Crostini made with leftover cranberry sauce
West Via Midwest:
- Easy Turkey Tetrazzini made with leftover turkey
- Leftover Stuffing Bacon Cups made with leftover stuffing
- Ham and Potato Casserole made with leftover ham
The Best Sourdough Stuffing Egg Casserole Recipe
Put your Thanksgiving leftovers to good use and make this sourdough stuffing egg casserole. Stuffing adds incredible flavor to this brunch dish and it comes together with so little effort.
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover Sourdough Sausage Stuffing
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Coat a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, salt and black pepper.
- Spread stuffing evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheese over the stuffing.
- Pour egg mixture over stuffing and cheese.
- Let casserole sit for at least 10-15 minutes. It can also sit overnight in the refrigerator.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until eggs are set.
- Cover with aluminum foil for the first 20 minutes of baking so that the casserole doesn't get too browned.
- Remove the aluminum foil for the remaining 20-25 minute of baking.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can substitute any leftover stuffing that you have on hand.
If you're stuffing doesn't have sausage in it, you'll need 1/2 lb cooked, crumbled sausage.
ENJOY!
After all the cooking the days before, I really don’t want to think about having to cook the next day much less first thing in the morning! I am going to take all the leftover dressing and put this together while I am cleaning up dinner so it’s ready to go in the morning!
I absolutely love Thanksgiving leftovers! By the time I am done cooking and entertaining for Thanksgiving I never feel like eating a big meal. This stuffing egg casserole is genius! I love sausage in my stuffing so this is going to work perfectly for the day after brunch!
I love breakfast casseroles!! They make my life so much easier when the kids are all home. You have made that whole process even simpler with using leftover stuffing! My recipe for dressing contains sausage, this is going to be perfect! Thank you!!
Love bread and sausage stuffing! Can’t wait to try this.
Ive bookmarked this to make for breakfast the day after thanksgiving! It sounds delicious and I love that the eggs are baked right in there~! Yummy!