Description
This hearty breakfast casserole features savory sausage, fluffy eggs, cheese, and hash browns, baked to golden perfection for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups frozen hash browns
1 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
1 cup diced onions (optional)
1/2 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess grease and set aside.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
Step 4: Stir in the cooked sausage, hash browns, diced bell peppers, diced onions, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
Step 7: Allow the casserole to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra spice, use hot breakfast sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture. You can also add other vegetables like chopped spinach or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 250mg