Description
This Delicious Hash Brown Egg Casserole is a hearty and cheesy breakfast dish perfect for brunch or meal prep. It features a savory combination of crispy hash browns, sautéed peppers and onions, flavorful breakfast sausage or bacon, and a creamy egg mixture baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 pound breakfast sausage or bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and allow easy cleanup.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 10 large eggs, 1 cup milk, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until fully combined.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread the thawed shredded hash browns evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon. Add the sautéed vegetables evenly over the meat layer. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the vegetables.
- Add Egg Mixture and Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish. Gently shake the pan to help the eggs settle evenly throughout. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up. Slice into squares and serve warm for a satisfying breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking to save time in the morning.
- For added nutrition and flavor, consider incorporating chopped spinach or mushrooms into the vegetable mixture.
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep, and it reheats well.
