Description
There’s nothing quite like waking up to the aroma of a Hearty Breakfast Casserole baking in the oven. This dish combines the robust flavors of savory sausage, creamy cheese, and crispy hash browns, all baked into a perfect breakfast that will start your day off right. Whether it’s a lazy weekend morning or a special occasion, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 (30-oz) package shredded hash brown potatoes (diced is ok)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound breakfast sausage, bulk
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 small onion, diced
1 & 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, packed
1 & 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, packed
8 large eggs
1 & 1/3 cups half and half (or cream, evaporated milk, or whole milk)
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (1/4 teaspoon if using table salt)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Spread the frozen hash browns in a 9×13 inch dish without thawing. Melt butter and pour over hash browns, mixing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes until lightly browned. Lower oven temperature to 350°F.
Sauté sausage, green pepper, red pepper, and onion in a skillet until sausage is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess grease.
Layer the sausage mixture over the baked hash browns. Top with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
Whisk together eggs, half and half, seasoned salt, kosher salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Pour over the casserole evenly.
Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes until set and edges are browned. Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 500