Description
A hearty and delicious Breakfast Casserole combining savory ground pork sausage, tender sautéed vegetables, crispy hash browns, and creamy cheddar cheese, all baked to perfection with eggs and milk for a comforting morning meal that serves six.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 Pound Ground Pork Sausage
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, Deseeded and Diced
- 1 Cup Yellow Onion, Diced
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Other Ingredients
- 1 Cup Frozen Hash Browns
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- 6 Large Eggs
- 2 Cups Whole Milk
Instructions
- Preparation: Prepare a 9×13 casserole dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking.
- Cook Sausage and Vegetables: Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork sausage, diced red bell pepper, diced yellow onion, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is no longer pink and the vegetables have softened, about 7-10 minutes.
- Drain and Transfer: Drain any excess fat from the skillet and transfer the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture into the prepared 9×13 casserole dish.
- Add Hash Browns and Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the frozen hash browns and shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage mixture in the casserole dish.
- Mix Eggs and Milk: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the six large eggs and two cups of whole milk until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Combine and Pour: Pour the egg and milk mixture over the ingredients in the casserole dish. Gently mix slightly with a spatula to combine all layers.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes to allow the casserole to set.
- Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 10 minutes. This will brown the top and ensure the eggs are fully cooked through.
- Check and Serve: The casserole is ready when the eggs are completely set, the top is lightly browned, and the edges pull away from the sides of the pan. Slice into six servings, garnish with chopped green onion if desired, and enjoy your hearty breakfast casserole!
Notes
- Using frozen hash browns helps add a crisp texture and ease of preparation.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your preferred cheese like mozzarella or pepper jack for a twist.
- To make this dish faster, prepare the sausage and vegetables ahead of time and refrigerate; assemble and bake in the morning.
- For a lower-fat version, consider using turkey sausage and low-fat milk instead of whole milk.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
