Comforting casserole with sausage, potatoes, eggs, and cheese for easy make-ahead mornings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.5 pounds breakfast sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
→ Dairy
06 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 2 cups whole milk
→ Eggs
09 - 12 large eggs
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Garnish
14 - 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley or chives
# Directions:
01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 7-9 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, sauté the onion and bell peppers until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
03 - Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the thawed hash browns evenly in the bottom layer.
04 - Top hash browns with cooked sausage, then the sautéed vegetables. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
06 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours.
07 - In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F. Remove casserole from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Bake, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes, or until eggs are set in the center and the top is lightly golden.
08 - Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
