Here’s a hearty, crowd-pleasing Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole—perfect for weekends, brunch, or make-ahead mornings 🧀🥚🌭
Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 6 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby-Jack, or a mix)
- 3 cups frozen hash browns (or diced cooked potatoes)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for greasing dish)
Optional add-ins
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup bell pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Layer the casserole
- Spread hash browns evenly in the dish
- Top with cooked sausage
- Sprinkle cheese over the top
- Mix eggs
- Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and spices.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until eggs are set and top is lightly golden.
- Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Make-Ahead Option
- Assemble everything the night before, cover, and refrigerate.
- Bake in the morning—add 5–10 extra minutes if cold.
Tips & Variations
- 🌶️ Add chili flakes or jalapeños for heat
- 🥓 Swap sausage for bacon or ham
- 🧀 Use cream cheese or pepper jack for extra richness
- 🥬 Add spinach or mushrooms for balance
If you want, I can make this low-carb, vegetarian, or slow-cooker style 👍
