Easy Weekend Breakfast Casserole
Start your morning right with this Easy Weekend Breakfast Casserole, the perfect crowd-pleaser for lazy mornings or special gatherings. Packed with hearty ingredients like savory breakfast sausage, golden hash browns, and melty cheddar cheese, this casserole is bound together by a creamy mixture of eggs and milk for an irresistibly fluffy texture. Prepped in just 15 minutes, it’s baked to perfection in under an hour, emerging with a golden-brown crust and a mouthwatering aroma that will have everyone rushing to the table. Whether topped with fresh green onions for a burst of flavor or served as-is, this make-ahead-friendly dish ensures a stress-free, satisfying start to your day. Ideal for brunch, meal prep, or a comforting breakfast treat, this one-pan recipe is just as delicious reheated for leftovers! Keywords: easy breakfast casserole recipe, weekend brunch ideas, quick breakfast casserole, make-ahead breakfast recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups frozen hash browns
- 0.75 pound breakfast sausage
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup green onions (optional, chopped)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, frozen hash browns, cooked sausage, and optional green onions until evenly distributed.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm and enjoy! Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3837 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 286.4 g | 367% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.4 g | 577% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2021 mg | 674% | |
| Sodium | 8124 mg | 353% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.5 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 166.3 g | 333% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.5 mcg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 2446 mg | 188% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 3514 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
