Homemade Breakfast Casserole (Easy 30-Minute Recipe)
The absolute best easy 30-minute breakfast casserole recipe! Loaded with fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for make-ahead mornings!
Ingredients
- 12 large whole eggs
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage mild or spicy
- 4 cups shredded frozen hash browns
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground sausage in a skillet, then drain excess grease thoroughly.
- Sauté diced bell peppers and onion in the same skillet until softened.
- Spread frozen hash browns evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Layer browned sausage, sautéed vegetables, and shredded cheddar over the hash browns.
- Whisk eggs and milk together with salt and pepper until combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered casserole.
- Bake at 375°F until set and golden, then rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing so it sets properly for clean portions.
- Drain sausage grease completely before layering to avoid a greasy, heavy final dish.
- This breakfast casserole can be fully assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning.