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Sausage Egg Casserole

This sausage egg casserole is loaded with plenty of hearty sausage, potato tots and cheese, all baked together to golden brown perfection. Add a topping of fresh avocado and tomato, then slice and serve.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 447 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Casserole
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage casings removed
  • 16 ounces frozen potato tots
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided use
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • cooking spray
Topping
  • 3 tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 1 avocado pitted, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. Cook the sausage in a skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Discard any excess grease.
  3. Place the potato tots in a single layer on the bottom of the pan.
  4. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and milk until thoroughly combined.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese along with the cooked sausage, salt and pepper.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the potato tots.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the egg mixture.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes or until center is set.
  9. Place the tomatoes, avocado and parsley in a bowl; stir to combine. Season to taste with salt.
  10. Spoon the tomato mixture over the top of the casserole and serve.

Notes

  • No need to thaw the potato tots, they go straight from the freezer to the casserole.
  • You can substitute one pound of cooked bacon for the sausage if you prefer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 447kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Sodium 1356mg (57%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 447

% Daily Value*

Calories 447kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Sodium 1356mg 57%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%

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