Description
This egg casserole features fluffy eggs, savory breakfast sausage, crispy hash browns, tender vegetables, and melted cheese — a comforting, make‑ahead dish perfect for brunch, breakfast, or a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it browns. Drain any excess grease.
- Grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish. Spread the thawed hash browns across the bottom, dot with the butter, and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until fully combined.
- Layer the cooked sausage, diced onion, and diced bell pepper on top of the hash browns in the dish.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best texture, you can partially drain the cooked sausage to reduce excess moisture — this helps avoid a soggy casserole. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Using thawed hash browns rather than fully frozen helps ensure more even cooking and avoids excess water in the dish. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- You can assemble the casserole ahead of time, cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake in the morning for an easy prep‑ahead meal. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Substitute cheddar with another melting cheese like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a different flavor profile.
- For a vegetable‑forward version, swap bell pepper and onion with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: approx. 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
