Description
The Old-Fashioned Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and nostalgic dish, ideal for gatherings, holidays, or cozy mornings. Its delicious combination of crispy hash browns, savory sausage, sautéed vegetables, creamy eggs, and melted cheese makes it a versatile option for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, crumbled and cooked
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Hash Brown Layer: Spread the thawed hash browns evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet, cook the crumbled sausage until browned. Remove and drain excess grease.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté the onions, bell peppers, and spinach until softened.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread the cooked sausage over the hash browns, followed by the sautéed vegetables. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Make Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.