The Night the Lights Went Out Breakfast Bake
Start your morning with comfort and flavor by digging into "The Night the Lights Went Out Breakfast Bake," a hearty make-ahead casserole perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings. This savory dish layers crispy shredded hash browns, browned breakfast sausage, and a rich, cheesy egg mixture, all accented by the fresh zing of green onions and a touch of garlic. With just 15 minutes of prep, this easy breakfast bake is oven-ready and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Ideal for feeding a crowd, it’s a versatile recipe that can be customized with your favorite veggies or spices. Whether you’re hosting a weekend brunch or meal-prepping for the week, this cheesy breakfast casserole is a warm, crave-worthy way to start the day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or non-stick spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula. Drain any excess grease.
Spread the frozen hash browns evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Layer the cooked sausage over the hash browns, spreading it out evenly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and 3 chopped green onions, reserving the remaining cheese and green onion for topping.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and hash browns in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the remaining chopped green onion over the top for garnish before serving.
Slice and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4346 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 292.6 g | 375% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.4 g | 637% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2062 mg | 687% | |
| Sodium | 10607 mg | 461% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.7 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 187.3 g | 375% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.1 mcg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 2607 mg | 201% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 5550 mg | 118% | |
*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.
