Description
This Fully Loaded Cheesy Breakfast Casserole combines crispy potatoes, savory sausage, bacon, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese for a hearty and satisfying breakfast dish. Ideal for feeding a crowd or preparing ahead, this casserole is packed with flavor and easy to bake to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Vegetables & Dairy
- 4 cups frozen hash browns or diced potatoes, thawed
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2½ cups shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Others
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease to keep the casserole from being too greasy.
- Layer Potatoes: Evenly spread the thawed hash browns or diced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a base layer.
- Add Meat and Cheese Layers: Sprinkle the browned sausage and crumbled cooked bacon evenly over the potatoes. Then, add half of the shredded cheese on top.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until fully combined.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish, ensuring it spreads throughout the casserole.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the remaining cheese and chopped green onions evenly over the top for extra flavor and color.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. This helps it set for easier serving.
Notes
- Add diced bell peppers or onions for extra flavor and texture.
- Swap bacon or sausage with ham to customize your protein choice.
- Assemble the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake for convenient meal prep.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
