Description
The Old Fashioned Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and nostalgic dish perfect for family gatherings, holiday mornings, or meal prep. It combines layers of crispy hash browns, savory sausage, sautéed vegetables, eggs, and melted cheese into a comforting meal that satisfies everyone at the table. This versatile recipe can be easily customized for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Hash Brown Layer: Spread the thawed hash browns evenly in the baking dish.
- Cook Sausage and Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Remove and drain excess fat. In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers, onion, and spinach until softened.
- Layer Ingredients: Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the hash browns, followed by the sautéed vegetables.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Pour the mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.