Savory Breakfast Casserole with Sausage
Savory Breakfast Casserole with Sausage
ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh chives for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled breakfast sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- 3.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
- 4.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 5.
Layer the thawed hash browns evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 6.
Spread the cooked sausage and onion mixture over the hash browns, followed by the diced bell peppers.
- 7.
Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring even coverage.
- 8.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese, spreading it evenly over the casserole.
- 9.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- 10.
Allow to cool slightly before garnishing with fresh chives if desired. Cut into squares and serve warm.
