Morning Breakfast Casserole

Wake up to the ultimate comfort food with this hearty Morning Breakfast Casserole—a one-dish wonder perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Packed with layers of crispy frozen hash browns, savory breakfast sausage, colorful sautéed peppers, and gooey melted cheddar cheese, this casserole is bound together with a rich and fluffy egg mixture that's seasoned to perfection. It's baked golden brown in just 40 minutes, making it an easy go-to for lazy weekends or busy mornings. Customize it with your favorite toppings like fresh herbs or spicy hot sauce for a personal touch. Whether you're hosting brunch or fueling up for the day, this make-ahead-friendly breakfast recipe delivers bold flavors and ultimate satisfaction.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 10 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 cups frozen hash browns
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0 n/a cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add the breakfast sausage to the skillet. Cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 6-8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease and set aside.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Spread the frozen hash browns evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

Layer the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture over the hash browns.

Step 8

Sprinkle 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage and vegetables.

Step 9

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cheese layer, gently shaking the dish to ensure the liquid settles evenly.

Step 10

Top with the remaining 0.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.

Step 12

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

Step 13

Garnish with fresh herbs or serve with your favorite hot sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2319.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4717.0

Total Fat 351.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 137.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.7g
Cholesterol 2491.5mg	0%
Sodium 10721.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 28.1g
Protein 208.3g	0%

Vitamin D 536.6IU	0%
Calcium 2958.5mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 4470.7mg	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: 67.4%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 14.8%