Sausage and Potato Breakfast Casserole

Start your day with the ultimate comfort food: Sausage and Potato Breakfast Casserole, a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for feeding a crowd. This easy-to-make casserole combines crispy golden potatoes, savory breakfast sausage, and a rich, cheesy egg mixture, all baked to perfection. With the addition of sweet onions, garlic, and a touch of paprika, every bite is bursting with flavor. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and bright green onions, it’s as visually inviting as it is delicious. Perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or meal prepping for the week, this satisfying casserole takes just 20 minutes to prep and can be on your table in under an hour!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 4 medium russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium sweet onion
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 12 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 2 stalks green onions

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray or a small amount of olive oil.

Step 2

Peel and dice the russet potatoes into small, bite-sized pieces. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and slightly crispy. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared casserole dish.

Step 3

In the same skillet, crumble the breakfast sausage and cook over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to the casserole dish, spreading it evenly over the potatoes.

Step 4

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Add the onion to the same skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and spread the onion and garlic mixture over the sausage and potatoes in the casserole dish.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, reserving 1/2 cup for topping later.

Step 6

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage, potato, and onion mixture in the casserole dish. Gently shake the dish to ensure the liquids are evenly distributed, and the ingredients are coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top of the casserole. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the eggs are set in the center.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Slice into squares and enjoy warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2391.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4372.4

Total Fat 304.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 2781.9mg	0%
Sodium 8831.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 206.3g	0%

Vitamin D 587.4IU	0%
Calcium 2489.0mg	0%
Iron 25.4mg	0%
Potassium 6150.4mg	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: 62.4%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 18.8%