Zippy Egg Casserole
Wake up your taste buds with this vibrant and hearty Zippy Egg Casserole, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for breakfast or brunch. Packed with colorful sautéed bell peppers, onions, and garlic, this dish gets a flavorful kick from crumbled breakfast sausage, a dash of hot sauce, and a hint of warming spices like paprika and oregano. Every bite is loaded with creamy, cheesy goodness, thanks to a generous helping of shredded cheddar cheese and creamy whole milk blended into the fluffy eggs. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this easy-to-make casserole is ready in just an hour and serves six, making it ideal for feeding a family or impressing guests. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of freshness, and watch it disappear from the table! "Egg casserole," "breakfast casserole," and "spicy breakfast recipes" are just a few ways to describe this flavorful baked dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 piece red bell pepper, diced
- 1 piece green bell pepper, diced
- 1 piece white onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray or a small amount of olive oil.
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Stir in the crumbled breakfast sausage and cook for 2–3 minutes to warm through. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and paprika until fully combined.
Add 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
Pour the sautéed vegetables and sausage mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
Pour the egg mixture on top of the vegetables and sausage in the casserole dish. Use a spatula to gently spread the mixture evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the eggs are set in the center and the top is lightly golden.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with the chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Slice into squares and serve warm. Enjoy your Zippy Egg Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 206.4 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.4 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1866 mg | 622% | |
| Sodium | 6568 mg | 286% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 132.8 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 1881 mg | 145% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2224 mg | 47% | |
*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.
