The Ultimate Breakfast Casserole

Wake up to perfection with *The Ultimate Breakfast Casserole*, a hearty and crowd-pleasing dish that's loaded with flavor and easy to prepare! This savory breakfast bake combines fluffy eggs, crispy hash browns, melty cheddar cheese, and seasoned breakfast sausage, layered with sautéed bell peppers and onions for a burst of color and freshness. Perfect for feeding a hungry family or a group of guests, this casserole is the ideal make-ahead breakfast or brunch centerpiece. With just 20 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of baking, it's a simple yet satisfying recipe that delivers on taste and convenience. Whether you're hosting a holiday morning or fueling up for the day ahead, this melty, cheesy, and protein-packed casserole is guaranteed to hit the spot. Serve it warm, slice it into portions, and savor the ultimate comfort food experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 10 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 cups frozen hash browns
• 2 bell peppers (any color)
• 1 yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon butter or cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled, about 7-8 minutes. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.

Step 3

Dice the bell peppers and onion. In the same skillet, sauté the peppers and onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

Layer the cooked sausage over the hash browns, followed by the sautéed peppers and onion. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Step 7

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole, ensuring all the ingredients are covered.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing into portions.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2236.5 grams (2236.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4638

Total Fat 348.30g	447%
Saturated Fat 140.60g	703%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.20g
Cholesterol 2515mg	838%
Sodium 10714mg	466%
Total Carbohydrate 177.30g	64%
Dietary Fiber 19.00g	68%
Total Sugars 26.40g
Protein 205.10g	410%

Vitamin D 534IU	2668%
Calcium 2961mg	228%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 4351mg	93%

*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: 67.2%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 15.2%