Description
This Breakfast Casserole with Sausage is a hearty, cheesy, and delicious morning meal, perfect for brunches, holidays, or family gatherings.
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, 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned; remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions and peppers in the same skillet until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Spread hash browns evenly in the baking dish. Layer half of the cheese, then the cooked sausage and vegetables. Top with remaining cheese.
- Whisk eggs, milk, seasoned salt, kosher salt, black pepper, and dry mustard; pour evenly over casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake 35–40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes until eggs are set and top is golden.
- Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble the night before and bake in the morning.
- Vegetarian option: Replace sausage with plant-based sausage or extra veggies.
- Extra cheesy: Add more cheese on top before baking for a gooey crust.
- Spicy version: Add jalapeños or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American