Casserole, Chris's Breakfast - Master Cookbook Recipe # 173

Name: Casserole, Chris's Breakfast - Master Cookbook Recipe # 173
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8-10
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 7 Frozen hashbrown patties; 3/4 lb. (or 7 patties) Breakfast sausage (Swaggerty’s Farm recommended); 8 large Eggs; 3/4 cup Milk; 1 medium Onion, diced; 1/2 cup Bell pepper, diced; 1 1/2 cups Grated cheese; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; Cooking spray

This hearty casserole is a crowd-pleaser, layering crispy hashbrowns, savory sausage, and a veggie-packed egg mixture. It’s perfect for feeding a hungry family or for a holiday breakfast.

This is recipe #173 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 20 minCook time: 1 hr Total time: 1 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

7 Frozen hashbrown patties
3/4 lb. (or 7 patties) Breakfast sausage (Swaggerty’s Farm recommended)
8 large Eggs
3/4 cup Milk
1 medium Onion, diced
1/2 cup Bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 cups Grated cheese
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
Cooking spray

Instructions

Prep Components: Brown the hashbrown patties according to the package directions. In a skillet, fry the sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it browns.
Mix Eggs: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, diced onion, and diced bell pepper.
Layer: Spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray. Create a base layer with the browned hashbrowns, then sprinkle with half of the cheese.
Assemble: Pour the egg mixture over the hashbrowns and cheese. Add the cooked sausage as the next layer, then top with the remaining cheese.
Bake: Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
Test for Doneness: Pierce the center of the casserole with a large spoon and gently pull it back to ensure the egg liquid is fully set. Do not serve if the eggs are still runny; it may take a bit longer depending on your oven.

Notes

Pro Tips -

Crispy Base: Taking the time to brown the hashbrowns before layering prevents them from getting soggy and adds a great texture to the bottom of the dish.
Check the Eggs: Ovens vary, so the "spoon test" is the best way to make sure the middle is completely cooked through without over-browning the top.
Make Ahead: You can chop your onions and peppers and brown your sausage the night before to make assembly even faster in the morning.