Breakfast Casserole

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    487 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Breakfast Casserole

The most delicious prep-ahead Breakfast Casserole made with sausage, egg, hashbrowns, and plenty of cheese. Make this easy recipe for breakfast, brunch, or a special occasion! Make it ahead of time for busy mornings and serve with your favorite breakfast sides.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds ground pork sausage (900g)
  • 1 (26-ounce/737g) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper (140g)
  • ½ cup chopped green onion (47g)
  • 12 large eggs
  • cups whole milk (300mL)
  • teaspoons salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided (252g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Add the sausage to a large skillet and place over medium-high heat. Cook until browned, breaking the sausage up into smaller pieces with a spoon during cooking. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, add the hashbrowns, bell pepper, and green onion and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the hashbrowns are thawed and the bell pepper is tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in sausage, hashbrown mixture, and 2 cups of shredded cheese. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top.
  5. Bake until the edges are lightly browned and the center is set, about 55 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onion, if desired.

Notes

  • Add toppings. Once baked, serve this egg casserole with garnishes like fresh chopped green onion, cilantro, or parsley. It is also delicious served with pico de gallo, salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, or avocado.
  • Let it rest before serving. Let the casserole sit at room temperature for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow it to firm up and slice easily.
  • Make it meat-free. Simply skip the sausage and swap it for a vegetable like sundried tomatoes or mushrooms with an umami flavor.
  • Optional variations. Give it a kick by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes. Add an herbal profile by stirring in 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning, parsley, or basil. Additionally, sneak in some extra servings of veggies by adding chopped kale, spinach, zucchini, or extra bell peppers, or try out different proteins by adding in all or part cooked crispy bacon or crumbled ground beef.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 487kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 272mg (91%) Sodium 1003mg (42%) Potassium 531mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1082IU (22%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 277mg (28%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 487kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 272mg 91%
Sodium 1003mg 42%
Potassium 531mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1082IU 22%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 277mg 28%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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