A savory blend of sausage, eggs, cheese, and crispy hash browns baked to golden perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
04 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
→ Dairy
05 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
07 - 1.5 cups whole milk
08 - 8 large eggs
→ Spices & Seasonings
09 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 0.25 teaspoon paprika
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add chopped onion and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well blended.
05 - Add thawed hash browns, cooked sausage mixture, cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese to the egg mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour entire mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
07 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow casserole to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.