Brad Pitt’s Mom’s Super Simple Breakfast Casserole Is the Perfect Make-Ahead Brunch Dish

Brad Pitt's Mom's Super Simple Breakfast Casserole Is the Perfect Make-Ahead Brunch Dish originally appeared on Parade .

In the upcoming movie F1 , Brad Pitt plays a Formula 1 race car driver who returns to racing after a decades-long retirement. Pitt's character, Sonny Hayes, is a pretty simple guy—and apparently real-life Brad Pitt is similar, at least when it comes to food. 

The 61-year-old Oscar winner was born in Oklahoma and raised in Missouri, where his parents and siblings still live today. His mom, Jane Pitt, is a retired school counselor, and she's a great home cook. Jane has a go-to breakfast casserole recipe that she serves up to her family, including her famous son, Brad, who is reportedly a big eater. 

"Pitt has to eat," actor Ben Affleck previously shared in an interview with SiriusXM . "If there is food anywhere in the room, Brad is eating it." With that, it's fair to assume this star doesn't skimp on breakfast, the most important meal of the day. 

So, what's the deal with Brad Pitt's mom's breakfast casserole, which is rumored to be one of the star's favorite dishes? Here's what's behind this delicious, family-loved dish.

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What Makes Brad Pitt's Mom's Breakfast Casserole So Great?

Jane Pitt's breakfast casserole is pretty simple and follows a classic breakfast casserole formula. In fact, it's possible you've had something similar, especially if you grew up in the Midwest.

As with most breakfast casseroles, the dish uses plenty of eggs . There's also a good helping of pork sausage to bring some savory breakfast vibes. The custard for the casserole gets a little bit of oomph from ground mustard. 

Cubed bread gets tossed with the custard mixture, along with the browned sausage and some shredded cheddar. The recipe doesn't call for a specific type of bread, but our guess is it's probably a soft white bread. If you have day-old bread that's a little stale, this is the perfect place to use it because it will hold up well as the custard bakes. 

A big perk of this recipe is that it's designed to be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight, so you can just pop it in the oven in the morning.

Like most breakfast casseroles, this recipe is very easy to customize. While Jane Pitt provides the basics, home cooks can add their favorite mix-ins. Some bacon would be right at home here, as would some veggies, like baby spinach and chopped bell peppers or tomatoes.

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How to Make Brad Pitt's Mom's Breakfast Casserole

You can find the full recipe on Food.com , but here's the gist of how you make it.

Start out by browning the pork sausage in a skillet. Drain the grease and set the sausage aside to cool. While the sausage is cooling, lightly beat eggs in a large bowl, then whisk in milk, mustard, and salt. Gently fold in the bread cubes, then add the sausage and shredded cheese. 

Pour the mixture into a 2-quart glass baking dish, cover and refrigerate it overnight. In the morning, preheat the oven to 350° and bake until the casserole is browned on top and the custard is firm, about 45 minutes. 

Serve solo or with a big green salad or fruit salad . If you're looking for a drink pairing, mimosas are always a solid choice. 

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Brad Pitt's Mom's Super Simple Breakfast Casserole Is the Perfect Make-Ahead Brunch Dish first appeared on Parade on Jun 7, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.