Description
This hearty and delicious sausage breakfast casserole is an easy make-ahead meal perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches. Layers of crispy hash browns, sautéed breakfast sausage, fresh vegetables, sharp cheddar cheese, and a seasoned egg mixture slow cook together to create a flavorful and comforting dish that serves up to 10 people.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 32 oz Bag of Frozen Hash Browns
- 1/2 Green Bell Pepper, Diced
- 1/2 Red Onion, Diced
- 1 lb Breakfast Sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 12 Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- Cajun Seasoning, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Line your crockpot with a crockpot liner or spray the inside generously with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Layer Hash Browns: Place half of the frozen hash browns evenly on the bottom of the crockpot. Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste, remembering that you can add more seasoning later.
- Add Vegetables: Sprinkle half of the diced green bell pepper and red onion over the hash browns. You can adjust the amount or omit vegetables based on your preference.
- Add Sausage: Distribute half of the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage on top of the vegetables for a rich meaty layer.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of the grated sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage layer.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining hash browns, seasoning again with salt and pepper, followed by the remaining vegetables, sausage, and the last cup of cheese.
- Mix Eggs and Milk: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 12 eggs, 1 cup of milk, salt, pepper, and optional Cajun seasoning until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the crockpot. Avoid stirring to keep the layers intact.
- Cook: Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. Cooking times can vary depending on your crockpot, so check for a fully set egg and browned top when done.
- Serve: Once cooked, slice the casserole and serve warm. This dish pairs well with fresh fruit or toast for a complete breakfast.
Notes
- Use a crockpot liner or non-stick spray to simplify cleanup.
- Season lightly during layering as additional seasoning can be added later if needed.
- Feel free to customize veggies or omit them according to taste.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the specific slow cooker model; adjust accordingly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick breakfast the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of casserole)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg
