Spicy Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Start your morning right with this Spicy Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole, a flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for family breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or meal prepping for the week. This hearty casserole layers crispy hash browns, spicy breakfast sausage, and a rich egg mixture, all topped with gooey cheddar and pepper jack cheese for the ultimate comfort food experience. A sprinkle of green onions and a dash of red pepper flakes add a pop of freshness and heat, making each bite irresistibly bold and satisfying. Ready in just an hour, this easy breakfast recipe is ideal for serving a crowd, with minimal prep and maximum flavor. Whether you're looking for a savory and spicy breakfast idea, a convenient make-ahead meal, or a cheesy casserole to please a crowd, this dish has you covered!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (spicy)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 3 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cups frozen hash browns (thawed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes). Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add the thawed hash browns and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden. Spread the hash browns evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
Step 5
Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the hash browns in the baking dish, followed by 1.5 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese and the pepper jack cheese.
Step 6
Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese layers, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Step 7
Top the casserole with the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the chopped green onions.
Step 8
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 and bubbly.
Step 9
Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2012.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4453.9 |
| Total Fat 330.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 145.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g | |
| Cholesterol 2157.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9641.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 158.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.3g | |
| Protein 211.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 459.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 3116.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3744.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories