Description
Golden rays of morning sunshine dance across this irresistible Baked Egg Casserole, where layers of fluffy eggs, crisp bacon, and melted cheese create breakfast magic. Hearty ingredients blend perfectly, promising a delicious start that will satisfy hungry souls and spark morning joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 12 large eggs
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled (or bacon/ham)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauteing)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with cooking lubricant to prevent sticking.
- Activate a skillet over medium thermal intensity and drizzle with olive oil to create a cooking base.
- Sauté diced onions and vibrant bell peppers until they transform into tender, translucent fragments, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Integrate cooked sausage and emerald spinach into the vegetable medley, allowing the greens to wilt and meld with the protein.
- Transfer the hearty mixture from the skillet and set aside while preparing the liquid foundation.
- Crack eggs into a spacious mixing vessel and whisk vigorously with milk, incorporating garlic and onion powders, along with seasoning salts and ground pepper.
- Create a foundational layer of crisp hash browns across the entire surface of the prepared baking dish.
- Distribute the sausage and vegetable ensemble evenly atop the potato landscape.
- Lavishly scatter shredded cheese varieties to create a melty, golden blanket.
- Cascade the whisked egg mixture uniformly across the assembled layers, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the eggs solidify and the surface achieves a rich, golden complexion.
- Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center, which should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow the casserole to rest and slightly cool before slicing, then serve while maintaining appetizing warmth.
Notes
- Choose lean protein like turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives to reduce overall fat content.
- Customize vegetable mix by adding zucchini, mushrooms, or kale for extra nutrients and flavor variety.
- Prepare casserole night before by assembling ingredients and refrigerating, then bake fresh in morning for convenient meal prep.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes or cauliflower hash browns for gluten-free and lower-carb options that maintain delicious texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg