Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled. If your sausage is very fatty, you may want to drain off some of the excess grease. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), cooked and crumbled, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- Ensure your frozen hash browns are thoroughly thawed and, most importantly, well-drained. You can gently squeeze them in your hands or press them between paper towels to remove as much liquid as possible.1 (10 ounce) package frozen hash browns, thawed and drained well
- Spread the prepared hash browns evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture evenly over the hash browns.1 (10 ounce) package frozen hash browns, thawed and drained well, 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), cooked and crumbled, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy. If you're adding garlic powder or hot sauce, stir it in now.1 dozen large eggs, 2 cups milk (whole or 2%), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, A pinch garlic powder, A dash hot sauce
- Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage, vegetable, and hash brown layer in the baking dish.1 dozen large eggs, 2 cups milk (whole or 2%), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, A pinch garlic powder, A dash hot sauce, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen hash browns, thawed and drained well, 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), cooked and crumbled, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the entire casserole.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of your favorite cheeses)
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set, the casserole is puffed up, and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
- Once baked, let the casserole rest for about 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
This casserole is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or larger portions in the oven.
