Description
A comforting and easy-to-make breakfast casserole with layers of sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Breakfast Sausage (can substitute with bacon or diced ham)
- 8 large Eggs (beaten until smooth)
- 2 cups Milk (almond milk can be used as an alternative)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (Greek yogurt can substitute)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 3 cups Hash Browns (frozen or fresh)
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (mixing in mozzarella can enhance creaminess)
- 1/2 cup Green Onions (chopped for garnish)
- 2 cups Fresh Fruit Salad (a refreshing complement)
- 1 dozen Cinnamon Rolls (for a sweet addition to brunch)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook until it is brown and crispy. Drain excess grease.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is combined smoothly.
- Layer the Casserole: Place the hash browns in a greased baking dish. Add the cooked sausage evenly over the hash browns and pour the egg mixture over the sausage and hash browns.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese across the top of the mixture. You can mix mozzarella for a creamier texture.
- Cover and Refrigerate: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and put it in the refrigerator overnight.
- Bake in the Morning: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the cover from the dish and bake for 45 to 55 minutes until the casserole is set in the middle and the top is golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Let it cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle chopped green onions for garnish, cut into squares, and serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, skip the sausage and add more vegetables. You can experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.