Ingredients
Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
Egg Mixture
- 8 eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Vegetables and Cheese
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/3 cup green onions (sliced)
- ½ red bell pepper (cored and diced)
- ½ green bell pepper (cored and diced)
Base
- 20 ounce bag shredded hash browns (thawed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Casserole Dish: Spray a 13×9-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon until browned. Drain excess fat and let sausage cool slightly.
- Mix Egg Base: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, diced red and green bell peppers, cooked sausage, and thawed hash browns into the egg mixture. Mix well.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the hash browns are cooked through. Check doneness by pulling out some potatoes with a fork; the edges should be set and the center slightly jiggly.
- Rest and Serve: Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving to let it set completely.
Notes
- Ensure the hash browns are fully thawed before mixing to avoid excess moisture in the casserole.
- You can substitute the Italian sausage with breakfast sausage or turkey sausage for a different flavor or lower fat option.
- Adding vegetables like mushrooms or spinach can increase nutritional value and flavor complexity.
- The casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for convenience.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
