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Breakfast Sausage Casserole

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A savory Breakfast Sausage Casserole loaded with flavors, perfect for brunch gatherings or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 (30-oz) package shredded hash brown potatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 small onion, diced
  • 1 and 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 and 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 and 1/3 cups half and half
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Spread the frozen shredded hash browns evenly in a 9×13-inch dish.
  3. Melt 1/2 cup of butter and pour it over the hash browns. Mix to coat and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the potatoes are mostly cooked and lightly browned.
  5. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  6. Cook the breakfast sausage, green and red peppers, and diced onion in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
  7. Spread the sausage mixture evenly over the baked hash browns.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the sausage layer.
  9. Whisk together the eggs, half and half, seasoned salt, kosher salt, black pepper, and dry mustard in a mixing bowl.
  10. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
  11. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 35-45 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the center is set.
  12. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Let the casserole rest after baking for cleaner slices when serving. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

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