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Ultimate Breakfast Casserole

Ultimate Breakfast Casserole

The Ultimate Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and delicious dish perfect for any breakfast gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 305 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • casserole pan
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pan

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes

  • 1 pound sweet potato, peeled and diced about 1 medium to large potato
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon cumin
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Meats

  • 8 ounces bacon
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage mild, medium or spicy, your choice

Vegetables

  • 0.5 large onion, diced
  • 1 unit green bell pepper, deseeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Egg Mixture

  • 12 large eggs
  • 0.33 cup milk dairy or dairy-free

Garnish

  • shredded cheese optional
  • sliced green onion optional

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and get a 9×13-inch casserole pan out. On one baking sheet pan, toss the diced sweet potato with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • On another sheet pan, add slices of bacon. Then place both the sweet potato and bacon in the oven and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. The bacon will be done first, so keep an eye on it and remove it from the oven when it's done, then place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Stir the sweet potato and continue cooking it for another 15 minutes.
  • While the sweet potato is cooking, cook the breakfast sausage in a pan on medium-high heat. Once it's browned, remove it with a slotted spoon and place it in the casserole pan.
  • Drain off all but a tablespoon of grease from the pan, then saute the onion and bell pepper for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and saute for another minute. Transfer this mixture to the casserole pan.
  • Remove the sweet potato from the oven and add it to the casserole pan along with the crumbled bacon, breakfast sausage, onion, and bell pepper. Stir all of the ingredients together. If you'd like to add cheese, you can add it to the casserole pan now or sprinkle it on top.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together, until lightly frothy. Pour the egg mixture on top of the meat and vegetables.
  • Bake the casserole for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is cooked through and the edges are slightly golden. Once it's done, slice the casserole into squares, and if you'd like, garnish with green onion or herbs before serving.

Notes

If preparing ahead, store the cooked meat and veggie filling in the fridge the night before. You can also freeze leftovers for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 14gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 203mgSodium: 454mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5693IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bacon, breakfast, casserole, Sausage, sweet potato, ultimate breakfast casserole
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