Cheesy Potato & Sausage Breakfast Casserole

By AzGrannie3

Tired of the same egg casserole for breakfast? Spice up your life with this Potato and Sausage Egg Casserole. This easy breakfast bake is hardy and delicious because it is made with diced potatoes, Italian sausage, bell peppers, and shredded cheese. You can even add in hot sauce to intensify the flavors. Eggs have never been so exciting! It is also a great make-ahead recipe for those early mornings. This delicious recipe is packed with protein and veggies, so it's the perfect meal to jump start your day. Enjoy this cheesy breakfast casserole for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner.
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Ingredients

• 2 small russet potatoes, diced
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 Italian sausage links, casing removed
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 65mins
Adapted from damndelicious.net

Preparation

Step 1

Yield: Serves 8

The best and easiest make-ahead breakfast casserole loaded with sausage, potatoes and cheesy goodness!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

Place potatoes and 1/4 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and place into microwave for 4-5 minutes, or until tender; drain well and set aside.

In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and hot sauce; season with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat. Stir in bell peppers and potatoes until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese until well combined.

Place sausage mixture evenly into the baking dish. Pour egg mixture evenly over the top and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.*

Place into oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are firm.

Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

*This can be covered and placed in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to reheat, let the covered casserole sit at room temperature for 1 hour.

Looking to add more vegetables to your diet? Have them for breakfast! One slice of this casserole gives you a whole serving of veggies, and the balance of protein, fat, and carbs will also help to keep you full until lunch! But make sure to keep the skins on the potatoes for maximum nutrition and fiber.

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