Description
This Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate morning comfort food, effortlessly blending savory sausage, creamy cheese, and fresh bell peppers into a visually stunning dish that pleases both the palate and the eye. Ideal for family gatherings, cozy brunches, or busy weekdays, this recipe allows you to serve a hearty meal without the fuss. With its make-ahead convenience, you can prepare it in advance and simply pop it in the oven when you’re ready to enjoy. Each bite is packed with flavor and warmth, making it a favorite among both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 frozen hash brown patties
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- ½ red bell pepper (diced)
- ½ green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 3-quart baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen hash brown patties evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the pork sausage, breaking it into pieces as it cooks. Add onions and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes before mixing in the diced bell peppers.
- Layer the cooked sausage mixture on top of the hash browns, then sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese over it.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until combined. Pour this mixture over the casserole layers.
- Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until set in the center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg