Description
This hearty breakfast casserole features savory turkey sausage, fluffy hash browns, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese, all baked into a satisfying, customizable dish perfect for brunch or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound turkey breakfast sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups frozen diced hash browns, thawed
- 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sliced chives
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook turkey sausage until browned, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and red bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine thawed hash browns, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, shredded cheddar cheese, and chives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the hash brown mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Swap turkey sausage for pork sausage or vegetarian alternatives like mushrooms or zucchini.
- Use any cheese you prefer—Monterey Jack, Gruyere, or Fontina all work well.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze unbaked for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
