Cheesy Breakfast Casserole

Start your morning off right with this irresistible Cheesy Breakfast Casserole, a hearty and crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for family brunches or meal prepping! Featuring layers of savory breakfast sausage, crispy shredded hash browns, and a duo of melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, all bound together with a rich egg mixture, this casserole offers comfort in every bite. The chopped green onions provide a fresh pop of flavor, while the golden-brown top adds a deliciously crispy finish. Ready in just an hour, this easy breakfast bake is the ultimate make-ahead dish that’s oven-ready in minutes. With its blend of creamy, cheesy, and savory goodness, this casserole is sure to become a breakfast favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 3 cups frozen hash browns (shredded)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 0.5 cup green onions (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, cook the ground breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set aside.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Spread the frozen hash browns evenly in the greased baking dish as the bottom layer.

Step 6

Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the hash browns.

Step 7

Layer the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese over the sausage.

Step 8

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cheese and sausage layers, ensuring it soaks through to the hash browns.

Step 9

Sprinkle chopped green onions on top for color and added flavor.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and the top is golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and slice into portions to serve. Enjoy your cheesy breakfast casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2487.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4817.2

Total Fat 333.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 142.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 2224.3mg	0%
Sodium 11841.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 26.8g
Protein 220.2g	0%

Vitamin D 597.8IU	0%
Calcium 3304.4mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 5536.0mg	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: 63.1%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 18.4%