Description
A hearty and flavorful brunch casserole featuring spicy sausage, hash brown potatoes, bell peppers, and cheese baked into a delicious egg mixture. Perfect for a weekend brunch or holiday breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 11 oz frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 1/2 lbs bulk spicy pork sausage or breakfast sausage
- 2 medium red bell peppers, chopped
- 7 medium green onions, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375˚F to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Cook Sausage and Peppers: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bulk spicy pork sausage for 4 minutes. Then add the chopped red bell peppers and continue cooking for another 4 minutes or until the sausage is fully browned.
- Combine Ingredients in Baking Dish: Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the cooked sausage and peppers into a 9”x13” baking dish. Add the thawed hash brown potatoes and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the whole milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and beaten eggs until the mixture is smooth and uniform in color. Stir in the chopped green onions.
- Pour and Top: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the potato and sausage mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the eggs are fully cooked.
- Optional Overnight Assembly: You can assemble the casserole the night before and bake it fresh the next day for a convenient brunch option.
Notes
- Use spicy or mild sausage based on your preference for heat.
- For a milder flavor, substitute sweet bell peppers instead of red.
- Feel free to swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or a blend for different cheesiness.
- Can be made in advance and refrigerated overnight before baking to save time in the morning.
- Serve with fresh fruit or a light salad for a balanced brunch meal.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, especially if using pre-seasoned sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 casserole)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
