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Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Sausage Breakfast Casserole: Easy, Delicious, and Family-Friendly

Sausage breakfast casserole is a convenient and delicious way to feed a crowd for brunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • large pan
  • cast iron skillet
  • 9×13-inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, ¼" dice
  • 1 cup red onion, ⅛" dice
  • 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper, ⅛" dice
  • 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper, ⅛" dice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup sliced green onions
  • 1.75 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese 6 ounces
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 2.5 cups half-and-half
  • 8 large eggs

Instructions
 

  • Set the oven rack to the center position. Preheat to 350ºF (177ºC). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil on the bottom and sides.
  • Heat a large pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add in the sausage and saute until fully cooked and browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Evenly spread into the baking dish and drain off most of the fat.
  • Heat the pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the potatoes and saute until tender, occasionally stirring, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Turn the heat down to medium. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the bell peppers and saute for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and green onions. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, mix it with the sausage, and spread it into an even layer. Evenly sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese on top.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the half-and-half and eggs and whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish and evenly sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Rotate the pan and continue baking until the center sets and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole up to 1 day in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Baking time will be longer since the pan and ingredients will be cold. Reheating Baked Casserole: Warm the whole casserole in a 300°F (149°C) oven until heated through. Cover with foil if it browns too quickly. Freezing: Bake first, let cool completely, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge and reheat it in a 300°F (149°C) oven until warm. Storing: For leftovers, store in an airtight container for up to 5 days and microwave individual slices for about 1 minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 17gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 722mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 792IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 2mg
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