Hearty Breakfast Casserole
Start your day with the ultimate comfort food: Hearty Breakfast Casserole! Perfect for feeding a crowd or prepping ahead for busy mornings, this savory casserole features layers of golden frozen hash browns, seasoned breakfast sausage, sautéed onions and bell peppers, and a rich egg mixture seasoned just right with milk, salt, and pepper. Topped with a generous helping of melted cheddar cheese and fresh parsley, every bite is loaded with warmth and flavor. Ready in just over an hour and packed with protein, this easy-to-make casserole is ideal for brunch gatherings, holiday mornings, or meal prep. Whether you’re craving something filling or need a reliable make-ahead breakfast recipe, this casserole has you covered!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 1 medium, chopped bell pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups frozen hash browns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a little oil or non-stick spray.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the breakfast sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Spread the frozen hash browns evenly in the prepared baking dish. Layer the cooked sausage mixture over the hash browns.
Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage mixture.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and ground black pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy.
Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
Top the casserole with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top.
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before cutting into squares to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 341.7 g | 438% | |
| Saturated Fat | 130.0 g | 650% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2197 mg | 732% | |
| Sodium | 10239 mg | 445% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.5 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 209.5 g | 419% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.2 mcg | 56% | |
| Calcium | 2910 mg | 224% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 3798 mg | 81% | |
*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.
