Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

A hearty baked breakfast casserole with browned sausage, crisp hash browns, bell pepper, eggs, milk, and cheddar, ready in about an hour.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 40 min · Yield: 8 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 20 oz frozen hash browns
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 160°F. Drain excess fat. (about 10 min) — Medium heat; 160°F
2. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Spread the hash browns evenly in the dish, then layer the cooked sausage and diced bell pepper over them. (about 5 min) — 375°F
3. Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until combined. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole and top with the cheddar. (about 5 min)
4. Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes, until the center is set, the edges are lightly browned, and the eggs reach 160°F. (about 40 min) — 375°F; 160°F
5. Rest the casserole for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. (about 5 min)