Description
A hearty breakfast casserole featuring savory sausage, crispy hash browns, and gooey cheese, perfect for brunch or busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen hash browns
- 1 pound sausage (Italian or breakfast sausage)
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until cooked through. Add the chopped bell peppers and onions, cooking until tender.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Layer the frozen hash browns evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the sausage and vegetable mixture over the hash browns.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Pour the egg mixture over everything, ensuring it seeps into the layers.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the egg is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the casserole for the last 2-3 minutes of baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, sausage, hash browns, brunch, comfort food