sausage breakfast casserole
This hearty sausage breakfast casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd at brunch or for a cozy family breakfast. It combines savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and cheese, all baked together for a delicious and satisfying dish.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 9x13 inch baking dish
- 1 frying pan
- 1 spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups frozen hash browns thawed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Grease the 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the thawed hash browns evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the hash browns evenly.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and hash browns, making sure to cover everything evenly.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions (if using).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is lightly golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- For customization, consider adding vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition and flavor.
- This dish can be assembled the night before and stored in the refrigerator; simply bake it in the morning for a convenient breakfast option.
Notes
You can customize this casserole by adding vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition and flavor.
This dish can be assembled the night before and stored in the refrigerator; simply bake it in the morning for a convenient breakfast option.