Description
This hearty Brunch Casserole combines seasoned spicy pork sausage, tender hash brown potatoes, vibrant bell peppers, and green onions, all layered with creamy eggs and melted cheddar cheese for a comforting and delicious meal perfect for brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 11 oz frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 1/2 lbs bulk spicy pork sausage or breakfast sausage
- 2 medium red bell peppers, chopped
- 7 medium green onions, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Sausage and Peppers: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bulk spicy pork sausage for 4 minutes, then add the chopped red bell peppers and continue cooking for an additional 4 minutes or until the sausage is fully browned.
- Combine Meat and Potatoes: Remove the skillet from heat and add the cooked sausage and peppers mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish along with the thawed hash brown potatoes. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly into the mixture.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the whole milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and beaten eggs until the mixture is uniform in color. Stir in the chopped green onions.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and hash brown mixture in the baking dish. Then, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top to create a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly and the eggs are fully cooked.
- Optional Make-Ahead: For convenience, assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate. Bake the next day for a hassle-free brunch.
Notes
- Use mild sausage if you prefer less spice.
- Red bell peppers can be substituted with green or yellow bell peppers for variety.
- Cheese types such as mozzarella or pepper jack can be used depending on your taste preference.
- Make sure to thaw the hash browns completely to ensure even cooking.
- This casserole can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking when assembled ahead of time.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
