The Night the Lights Went Out Breakfast Bake

Start your morning with comfort and flavor by digging into "The Night the Lights Went Out Breakfast Bake," a hearty make-ahead casserole perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings. This savory dish layers crispy shredded hash browns, browned breakfast sausage, and a rich, cheesy egg mixture, all accented by the fresh zing of green onions and a touch of garlic. With just 15 minutes of prep, this easy breakfast bake is oven-ready and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Ideal for feeding a crowd, it’s a versatile recipe that can be customized with your favorite veggies or spices. Whether you’re hosting a weekend brunch or meal-prepping for the week, this cheesy breakfast casserole is a warm, crave-worthy way to start the day!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter or non-stick spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Layer the cooked sausage over the hash browns, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and 3 chopped green onions, reserving the remaining cheese and green onion for topping.

Step 8

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and hash browns in the baking dish.

Step 9

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 12

Sprinkle the remaining chopped green onion over the top for garnish before serving.

Step 13

Slice and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2456.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4345.8

Total Fat 292.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 127.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 2061.6mg	0%
Sodium 10606.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.6g	0%
Total Sugars 22.7g
Protein 187.3g	0%

Vitamin D 442.4IU	0%
Calcium 2607.3mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 5549.6mg	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: 61.2%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 21.4%