Easy Breakfast Casserole
A hearty and satisfying breakfast casserole made with bacon, sausage, hash browns, and cheese, perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Meat Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon, cut into chunks
- 3/4 pound ground breakfast sausage
Vegetable Ingredients
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced red peppers
- 1 30 ounce bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed Make sure to thaw completely for even cooking.
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Add more for a spicier kick.
Dairy Ingredients
- 3 cups cheese, shredded (pepper jack and cheddar) You can customize the cheese based on preference.
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
For Garnishing
- Green onions or chives for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat a large 12-inch oven-safe skillet on medium heat and add the bacon, cooking until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel to drain.
- In the same skillet, cook the sausage, onions, and red peppers for about 8-10 minutes until done. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons of grease from the skillet. Add the thawed hash browns, granulated garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined.
Assembly and Baking
- Layer the cooked sausage, onions, peppers, and bacon on top of the hash browns. Sprinkle 2 cups of cheese over this layer. Then, pour the egg mixture evenly over everything.
- Place the skillet in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until just set and not wobbly in the center.
- After 40-45 minutes, add the remaining cheese on top and return it to the oven for an additional 10-12 minutes.
- Once done, garnish with sliced green onions or chives before serving.
Notes
Consider prepping the ingredients the night before to save time in the morning. If you like a little kick, add more red pepper flakes or serve with hot sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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