Description
This Cranberry Sausage & Stuffing Casserole is a cozy, savory-sweet dish made with juicy sausage, herb stuffing, eggs, melty cheese, and pops of cranberry. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or make-ahead mornings.
Ingredients
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1 lb breakfast sausage (chicken sausage preferred)
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1 cup dried cranberries
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1 (6 oz) box herb-seasoned stuffing mix
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6 large eggs
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2 cups milk
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½ cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
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1 tbsp butter (for greasing)
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Optional: fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
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In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, dry stuffing mix, and dried cranberries.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
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Pour the egg mixture over the stuffing mixture and stir until well combined. Fold in the cheese.
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Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
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Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until golden and set.
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Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
This casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning.
If the mixture looks dry before baking, add a splash of milk.
Swiss cheese adds a mild, brunch-style flavor; cheddar makes it extra comforting.
Great for holidays, meal prep, or breakfast-for-dinner nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast , Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg