Breakfast Casserole Ala Villani Style

Wake up to the ultimate comfort food with this Breakfast Casserole Ala Villani Style, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for feeding a crowd. Packed with savory ground breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy hash browns, this casserole combines all your morning favorites into one delightful bite. Enhanced with sautéed onions and red bell peppers for a touch of sweetness and color, it's a symphony of textures and flavors baked to golden perfection. Simple to prepare yet irresistibly satisfying, this make-ahead breakfast casserole is ideal for holiday mornings, leisurely weekends, or any time you want a stress-free, high-protein start to your day. Serve warm out of the oven and sprinkle with fresh green onions for a vibrant finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 10 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 stalks, sliced green onions

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground sausage, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Cook until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.

Step 3

In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté the diced onion and red bell pepper until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Add the frozen hash browns, cooked sausage, sautéed onion and pepper, 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, and half the sliced green onions to the mixing bowl. Mix everything until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. You can test doneness by inserting a knife into the center—it should come out clean.

Step 9

Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares. Garnish with the remaining green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2427.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4530.6

Total Fat 319.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 130.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 2482.6mg	0%
Sodium 11173.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 225.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 200.3g	0%

Vitamin D 509.6IU	0%
Calcium 2507.3mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 5303.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.8%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 19.7%