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Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole

This Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a delicious family favorite, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound uncooked breakfast sausage casings removed if needed
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 3 ounces baby spinach (about 3 packed cups)
  • 12 large eggs
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 20-ounce bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (do not thaw, about 6 ½ cups)
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (about 1 ½ cups), divided

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound uncooked pork breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 diced medium yellow onion, 1 diced medium red bell pepper, and ½ teaspoon of the kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 3 ounces baby spinach. Cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer to the baking dish.
  • Whisk 12 large eggs, 2 cups half-and-half, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, the remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl until combined.
  • Add 20 ounces frozen shredded potatoes (if it’s frozen into big clumps, smash the unopened bag against a hard surface to break them up first) and half of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about ¾ cup) to the baking dish. Stir until combined and spread into an even layer.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the potato mixture. Tilt the baking dish so the egg mixture is in an even layer if needed. Sprinkle with the remaining ¾ cup cheddar.
  • Bake until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean and the top is light golden-brown, 55 to 60 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 400mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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