BEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE RECIPE WITH SAUSAGE
Best Breakfast Casserole with Sausage is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast. Loaded with fluffy eggs, savory sausage, cheese, and hash browns, this dish is perfect for feeding a crowd. It's easy to prepare, deliciously cheesy, and baked to golden perfection!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 2 cups frozen hash browns thawed
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
STEP NO.1: PREHEAT OVEN
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
STEP NO.2: COOK SAUSAGE
- In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
STEP NO.3: ASSEMBLE THE CASSEROLE
- Spread hash browns evenly in the prepared baking dish. Add cooked sausage on top, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
STEP NO.4: WHISK EGG MIXTURE
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
STEP NO.5: BAKE
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
STEP NO.6: SERVE WARM
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Option: Assemble the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake fresh in the morning.
- Extra Flavor: Add chopped bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms for more texture and taste.
- Cheese Options: Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack, Swiss, or pepper jack for variety.
- Crispier Hash Browns: Pre-bake hash browns for 10 minutes before adding toppings.
- Spicy Breakfast Casserole: Use spicy sausage and add diced jalapeños.
- Bacon and Sausage Casserole: Mix cooked bacon with sausage for extra smoky flavor.
- Low-Carb Version: Replace hash browns with sautéed cauliflower rice.
- Southwestern Style: Add black beans, green chilies, and salsa for a Tex-Mex twist.