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Indulge in a small Breakfast Casserole For One with crusty bread, savory sausage, and melted cheese – it’s the perfect single serving breakfast! This easy sausage and egg casserole recipe uses simple ingredients, can be made ahead of time, and is a delicious way to use up leftovers.
Looking for more single serving and small batch breakfast recipes? Try our Mini French Toast Casserole, Berry Filled Dutch Baby, Cheesy Baked Eggs, French Breakfast Puff, or a short stack of Banana Pancakes!
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Small Breakfast Casserole Recipe
- Ingredients
- Recipe Variations
- How To Make A Breakfast Casserole For One
- Breakfast Casserole For Two
- Expert Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Top Single Serving Breakfast Dishes To Try
- Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
- Breakfast Casserole For One Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Convenience: Prepare the night before and wake up to a meal ready to bake.
- Flavorful: The extended soaking time ensures every bite is packed with taste.
- Versatile: Easily adapt with your favorite ingredients or what you have on hand.
- Efficient: Perfectly portioned for one, ensuring no leftovers or waste.
Small Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Overnight breakfast casseroles are a breakfast lifesaver! By combining crusty bread, savory sausage, eggs, melty cheese, and a creamy milk mixture, then letting them soak overnight, you create a flavor-packed dish. The bread soaks up all that goodness, and you wake up to a ready-to-bake breakfast that’s incredibly satisfying.
Our single serving version is perfect for those cooking for one! It eliminates waste and lets you enjoy this classic comfort food without leftovers for days.
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Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this single serve breakfast casserole recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
- Pork sausage: Pork sausage adds a savory touch, but turkey or vegetarian sausage can be used for a lighter option. If you have leftover sausage, consider using it in a Pork Stir Fry or a Biscuit with Sausage Gravy.
- Egg: You can use a large or extra-large egg in this recipe. The egg acts as a binder for the casserole.
- Milk: I use whole milk or 2% milk in this recipe, you can choose non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk.
- Salt and black pepper: Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your liking.
- Bread: Crusty varieties like French bread work best as they soak up the egg mixture without becoming too soggy. You can use day-old bread as well.
- Cheese: You can use any type of cheese you like in this recipe. I like to use cheddar cheese for its flavor and meltability.
Recipe Variations
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.
- Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole: Replace the pork sausage with a veggie alternative.
- Deluxe Casserole: Add some sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
- Cheese-Filled: Use a mix of cheeses like mozzarella, cheddar, and pepper jack.
How To Make A Breakfast Casserole For One
These step-by-step photos and instructions help you visualize how to make an individual breakfast casserole. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- Cook the sausage until no longer pink. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, beat the egg. Whisk in the milk, salt, and pepper.
- Place the bread in a 5×5 inch buttered baking dish. Sprinkle the bread with the cooked sausage and cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Bake the casserole, covered in a 350 F oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy while still warm.
Breakfast Casserole For Two
This delicious breakfast casserole is perfect for one, but it can easily become a meal for two with a few simple additions. Adding sides not only increases the portion size but also brings in new flavors and textures.
Whether you’re cooking for yourself or sharing breakfast with someone special, this casserole is incredibly flexible. Pair it with these easy and satisfying sides to create a cozy morning for two (or keep it all to yourself, we won’t judge!):
- Fresh Fruit Salad Or Ambrosia: A burst of sweetness and vitamins.
- Crispy Hash Browns: Adds a savory and textural contrast.
- Yogurt Parfait: Light and creamy with a granola crunch.
- Smoothie: Choose a green smoothie or a tropical smoothie for a healthy, refreshing punch.
Expert Tips
- Flavor Choice: This casserole tastes like a savory breakfast bread pudding. If you prefer sweet flavors, try my small French Toast Casserole recipe instead.
- Soaking the Bread: Make sure the bread is well-soaked to get a good texture. But be careful not to soak it too much, or it will become too wet.
- Resting Time Before Baking: Let the casserole sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before baking. This helps it cook evenly.
Frequently Asked Questions
The success of this recipe depends on the size of the baking dish you use. I use a 5-inch baking dish that measures 5-inches x 5-inches and is 1 ¾-inches deep. This dish has a base area of 25 square inches.
A 4×6-inch dish with an area of 24 square inches and a 6×6-inch dish with an area of 36 square inches will work as well. For best results, use a dish of similar size.
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Yes, a few tablespoons of chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach work great.
It’s best when baked within 12-18 hours of preparation but an uncooked egg casserole can stay in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Top Single Serving Breakfast Dishes To Try
Kickstart your day with our curated list of the best single serving breakfast recipes. From savory to sweet, there’s a dish for every palate ensuring a delightful start to your morning.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
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Breakfast Casserole For One
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 ounces ground pork sausage -cooked and drained of fat
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 cups cubed French Bread
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Use a medium-sized skillet to cook the sausage until it's no longer pink. Then, transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels to drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a small bowl, beat the egg. Whisk in the milk, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Butter a 5-inch baking dish. Arrange the bread in the dish, cutting it to fit if necessary.
- Assemble the Casserole: Sprinkle the cooked sausage and cheese over the bread. Then, evenly pour the egg mixture over everything. Cover the dish and refrigerate it overnight.
- Bake the Casserole: The next day, take the casserole out of the refrigerator and let it reach room temperature, about 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake the casserole, covered with aluminum foil, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the egg is set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the casserole from the oven and serve it hot.
Notes
- Flavor Choice: This casserole tastes like a savory breakfast bread pudding. If you prefer sweet flavors, try my small French Toast Casserole recipe instead.
- Soaking the Bread: Make sure the bread is well-soaked to get a good texture. But be careful not to soak it too much, or it will become too wet.
- Resting Time Before Baking: Let the casserole sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before baking. This helps it cook evenly.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Love this recipe! It reminds me of my 13 egg souffle I make when family comes over. If that one is requested sweet, I simply use maple flavored sausage, then use cinnamon and nutmeg as my seasonings in the egg mixture. Before baking, I sprinkle brown sugar across the top.
It was great. The only thing different I would do is mix the bread, sausage (I would also use bacon or ham instead of the sausage) and cheese together. The put in the butter dish then pour egg mixture on top. And sprinkle with some cheese on top. For the French Bread I used your French Bread recipe. Had leftover bread.
This was delicious and fool proof. I made it with croissant bread and chicken Italian sausage and shredded gruyere cheese because that is what I had on hand. I will definitely be making this for myself on the weekends. I may use rice instead of the bread. I also thought since it reminded me of stuffing, I would add gravy. A side of cranberry sauce? Yum.
Thank you for this.
Made this and loved it! Looking forward to experimenting with cheese and meat!!
Haven’t tried this yet, it looks delicious. I love potatoes in breakfast casserole. I might sub potatoes for the bread and give this a try!
Made this 5/22/21. The main hang up is it has to be made the night before. The good thing is, there is NOTHING to do but put it in the oven in the morning. Very little clean up. It gets a 5-star rating out of me. We definitely omitted covering it though. There is no way 1.5 cups of milk would evaporate/cook down in 25 minutes if it were not left uncovered. I next time, I’ll switch out my cheese for shredded swiss. I only used the amount of bread I knew I could eat in this casserole, which was one small roll. Hind sight, I’d use crusty sour dough vs the rustic crusty roll I used. Next time I’ll add in scallion, green pepper, mushrooms, etc. Meat can be switched up as well with whatever breakfast meat you enjoy, such as bacon, ham, etc. Anything you’d put in a quiche works in this recipe. I also used only as much meat as I thought I could eat in one serving, which for me was one link sausage, crumbled. The meat went in raw because I knew it would be fully cooked in 25 min in the oven. Worked out perfect. Its almost like a “make your own pizza” in that each person eating could easily make their own, according to their individual taste. I used a small cast iron dish for this, which was nice to retain heat to the last bite. Made a very nice presentation, sprinkled w/fresh parsley. My husband is plant based, so he used a powdered egg substitute, reconstituted, and a plant-based sausage. It was a welcomed change from the usual breakfast. Can’t wait to do it again. Wish I’d taken a picture.
Can this be made in an air fryer. At what time and temp? Thanks.
This recipe has not been tested in an air fryer.
Can I purchase a la cruiser square baking dish from you
Hi Paulette, Unfortunately I don’t have any to sell but we are currently working with a company who makes them and plan to offer baking dishes for sale on our site soon.
BTW. Remember that apples marry beautifully with sausage and cheese! Grate or finely chop some apple to tuck in amongst the bread cubes for a lovely surprise!
Fabulous site..mouth watering. Too poor right now to get printer cartridge for the high maintenance printer my brother bought me, so writing down the recipes I want to go back to. Am single with fibromyalgia which has left me homebound, but love to eat. Your recipes for one (I’m single & old) are perfect for me! Can’t wait to try them! Thanks so much!
Carolyn Jenkins
Carolyn- if you click on a word in the recipe it should give you the option to “select all”. Then go to your email, click in the message section and select “paste”. From there you can delete any part you don’t need.
Send the email to yourself. I have a whole email folder of recipes I’ve sent to myself!
I have an iPhone and I found out I can “share” to my notes. I have a full folder!