Description

This Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole features incredible flavors from sausage, cheese, and fresh veggies, all combined for a satisfying and delightful meal that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for family gatherings or a weekend brunch!

Ingredients

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1 lb pork breakfast sausage
1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium green bell pepper or poblano pepper, seeded and diced
8 cups cubed French bread or brioche bread, day old, preferably
2 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder or granulated garlic
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dry mustard (ground mustard)
fresh chives or fresh parsley for garnishing

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Instructions

Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
Add onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until softened. Remove from heat.
Spray a 13×9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray, then spread cubed French bread evenly.
Scatter thawed hash browns over the bread.
Top with the cooked sausage and sautéed vegetables. Toss the sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese together and sprinkle half over the mixture.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard, and onion powder until smooth.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole, pressing the bread and hash browns down to absorb the liquid. Let sit for 15 minutes and sprinkle reserved cheese on top.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight or bake immediately if desired.
Preheat oven to 350°F, let casserole stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, then bake for 50–60 minutes or until set and golden brown, checking at 45 minutes and covering with foil if needed.
Let stand for 5-10 minutes, slice, and serve garnished with fresh chives or parsley.

Notes

For best results, prepare the casserole the night before to let all flavors meld.
You can substitute the sausage with turkey sausage or a plant-based alternative.
Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for more flavor and nutrition.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 400
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 210mg