Description
Breakfast casseroles are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for lazy mornings or festive brunch gatherings. This dish combines fluffy eggs, savory sausage, melty cheese, and crispy hash browns into a mouthwatering masterpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite ingredients, it’s a delightful way to start the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
- 3 cups frozen hash browns
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (green or red)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add breakfast sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika. Fold in the sausage mixture, hash browns, and cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the middle. Let cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 210mg