Lyn O's Breakfast Casserole

Start your morning off right with Lyn O’s Breakfast Casserole, a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely weekend brunches. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines savory layers of golden hash browns, seasoned breakfast sausage, sautéed bell peppers, and onions, all topped with melted cheddar cheese and a perfectly spiced egg mixture. It’s baked to golden perfection in just 40 minutes, making it an effortless yet satisfying meal that serves up to eight. With its balance of protein, veggies, and rich flavors, this breakfast casserole is ideal for feeding a hungry family or meal prepping for the week. Serve it with a side of fresh fruit or toast for a complete breakfast experience that's sure to delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced bell peppers
• 1 cup diced onion
• 3 cups frozen hash browns (thawed)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 as needed cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray 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 the sausage aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

In the same skillet, sauté the diced bell peppers and onions for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Layer the thawed hash browns evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

Spread the cooked sausage over the hash browns, followed by the sautéed bell peppers and onions.

Step 8

Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage and vegetables, reserving the remaining 1/2 cup for later.

Step 9

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish, ensuring it covers all the ingredients.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 13

Enjoy your delicious Lyn O's Breakfast Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2142.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4023.0

Total Fat 288.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 2077.7mg	0%
Sodium 10254.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 24.5g
Protein 183.6g	0%

Vitamin D 427.4IU	0%
Calcium 2414.8mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 4488.4mg	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: 64.1%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 17.7%