Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns, Bacon or Sausage!
Easy to make Breakfast Casserole with shredded potato hash browns, sausage or bacon and mozzarella cheese! Loaded with green bell peppers, Roma tomatoes and onions.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound diced bacon chopped, or uncooked sausages, casings removed
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup milk half and half or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or thickened cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch cracked pepper
- 2 Roma tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 1 onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 cup white cheddar shredded
- 28 ounces hash browns shredded, frozen
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). While it’s heating, lightly grease an 8×12-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set the dish aside for later use.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm a bit of olive oil. Add chopped bacon or sausage and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy. This will add a deep savory flavor to your casserole.
- Using the same skillet and leftover fat, add the diced onion. Sauté for about 3 minutes until soft and translucent. Remove the skillet from heat and allow everything to cool slightly so it doesn't scramble the eggs later.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, and garlic powder until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked meat, sautéed onions, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly mixed.
- Spread the frozen hash browns in an even layer across the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Pour the egg mixture over the top, then sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top turns golden brown. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
TO MAKE AHEAD: Assemble the breakfast casserole as instructed in the recipe, then cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake, let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 1.393mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 938IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 2mg