A hearty casserole combining crispy hash browns, savory sausage, eggs, and melted cheese for a filling start.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
04 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
→ Dairy
05 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
07 - 1.5 cups whole milk
08 - 8 large eggs
→ Spices and Seasonings
09 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 0.25 teaspoon paprika
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer to a plate.
03 - Add chopped onion and diced red bell pepper to the same skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables soften. Remove from heat and combine with cooked sausage.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until thoroughly combined.
05 - Add hash browns, sausage mixture, cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese to the egg mixture. Stir until evenly distributed throughout.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly across the surface.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is set and the top turns golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
