Description
A hearty breakfast casserole packed with sausage, eggs, cheese, and crispy hash browns, perfect for feeding a crowd or a family breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1 bag (20 oz) frozen hash browns, thawed
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (240ml)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (170g)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- ½ cup chopped spinach (optional)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it apart until fully browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
- Spread the thawed hash browns evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the hash browns.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and hash browns.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the cheese is golden brown.
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and flavor. Experiment with different proteins and vegetables to boost flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American