Description
A comforting and hearty breakfast casserole filled with eggs, sausage, and cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (or substitute with beef bacon, turkey bacon, or chicken strips)
- 6 green onions, chopped (reserve some tops for garnish)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 10 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream (or whole milk for a lighter option)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (30-ounce) package frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat, adding green onions and bell pepper, until golden brown and vegetables are tender.
- Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Tabasco, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the sausage mixture to the egg mixture and stir in the cheddar cheese and hash browns.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden brown on top.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or cheese. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, cozy, family recipe, easy breakfast, make-ahead