Governor's Breakfast Casserole

Start your morning on a flavorful note with the Governor's Breakfast Casserole—a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for family gatherings, brunches, or meal prepping! This easy-to-make breakfast bake combines savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, crispy potatoes (or convenient hash browns), and a colorful medley of sautéed bell peppers and onions, all topped with melty cheddar cheese for an irresistible finish. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a simple bake in one dish, this casserole delivers a filling and satisfying meal that’s packed with protein and bold flavors. Ideal for feeding a hungry group or reheating throughout the week, this breakfast casserole is versatile, comforting, and guaranteed to impress. Don’t forget to pair it with fresh fruit or a side of toast for the ultimate morning feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 10 eggs
• 1.5 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 cups cooked and diced potatoes (or frozen hash browns)
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon butter or nonstick spray (for greasing pan)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, sauté the diced bell peppers and onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, cooked potatoes (or hash browns), and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese to the egg mixture. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top of the casserole.

Step 9

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool slightly before slicing into portions.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy your hearty Governor's Breakfast Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2631.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4077.6

Total Fat 276.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 2445.0mg	0%
Sodium 8783.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 38.2g
Protein 197.7g	0%

Vitamin D 580.2IU	0%
Calcium 2561.4mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 5598.6mg	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: 61.7%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 18.6%