Description
This Sausage & Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and comforting breakfast option that is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping ahead. With layers of savory sausage, crispy hash browns, melty cheese, and fluffy eggs, this casserole is sure to be a hit at any breakfast or brunch gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the sausage and vegetables: In a skillet, cook the sausage until browned, then add onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the casserole: Layer hash browns in the baking dish, top with sausage mixture and cheese, then pour the egg mixture over.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until set and golden on top. Let it rest before serving. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
- To make ahead, assemble the casserole the night before and bake in the morning.
- Customize with spinach or mushrooms for added vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
