Breakfast Casserole by Loretta

Start your morning off right with the hearty and satisfying Breakfast Casserole by Loretta, a crowd-pleasing meal perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches. Loaded with layers of savory ground breakfast sausage, golden hash browns, and sautéed vegetables, this casserole is brought together by a rich and creamy egg mixture and topped with melty cheddar cheese. With its make-ahead potential and generous servings, it’s ideal for feeding a family or hosting guests. The simple yet flavorful combination of seasonings, including garlic powder and black pepper, ensures every bite is bursting with comforting flavors. Ready in just over an hour, this oven-baked breakfast dish is a one-pan wonder that simplifies mornings without sacrificing taste. Serve it warm with a side of fresh fruit or toast for a truly delightful meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage
• 3 cups Frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 8 large Eggs
• 1.5 cups Milk
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Green bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil or cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the ground breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, approximately 8-10 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and drain any excess grease.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and diced green bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Set aside.

Step 4

Spread the thawed hash brown potatoes evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

Step 5

Layer the cooked sausage over the hash browns, followed by the sautéed onion and bell pepper.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the casserole dish, ensuring it seeps through to the bottom.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 9

Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes. Slice into portions and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2354.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4420.9

Total Fat 308.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 2079.3mg	0%
Sodium 10997.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 193.0g	0%

Vitamin D 537.0IU	0%
Calcium 2562.6mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 5369.9mg	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%