cheesy sausage breakfast casserole

Here’s a cheesy sausage breakfast casserole that’s hearty, easy, and perfect for feeding a crowd 🧀🍳

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Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

• 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)

• 6 large eggs

• 2 cups milk

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Colby-Jack)

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional, extra cheesy)

• 3 cups frozen hash browns (or diced potatoes)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Optional: ½ tsp paprika or red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook the sausage
   Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up.
   Drain excess grease.

3. Assemble the casserole

   • Spread hash browns evenly in the baking dish.

   • Top with cooked sausage.

   • Sprinkle 1½ cups of the cheese over the top.

4. Mix eggs
   Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional seasonings.

5. Pour & top
   Pour egg mixture evenly over everything.
   Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.

6. Bake

   • Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.

   • Uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes until set and golden.

7. Rest & serve
   Let sit 5–10 minutes before slicing.

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Make-Ahead Tip

• Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate.

• Bake fresh in the morning—just add 5–10 extra minutes.

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Easy Variations

• Add bell peppers, onions, or spinach

• Swap sausage for bacon or ham

• Use pepper jack for a little kick

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If you want, I can also share a slow-cooker version, keto-friendly option, or small-batch recipe for two.