Description
This hearty Breakfast Casserole combines savory pork sausage, fluffy eggs, sautéed bell peppers, green onions, and melted cheddar cheese baked into a comforting dish. Perfect for a family breakfast or brunch, it’s easy to prepare ahead and enjoy warm leftovers throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 2 pounds pork sausage
Egg Mixture
- 12 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream (light or regular) (240 g)
- 1/4 cup milk (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Vegetables
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200 g)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Egg Base: In a large bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix on low speed using an electric mixer just until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cook Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork sausage and cook until it is browned, breaking it apart into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain most of the grease and transfer the cooked sausage to the bowl with the egg mixture.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet used for the sausage, add the diced green and red bell peppers along with chopped green onions. Sauté them for 2 to 3 minutes until they are slightly softened, then add these vegetables to the egg and sausage bowl. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Bake Casserole: Pour the entire mixture into the prepared 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 50 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just barely jiggly, ensuring the casserole is cooked through but still moist inside.
- Serve and Store: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for a quick and convenient breakfast.
Notes
- This Breakfast Casserole is quick to assemble and perfect for making ahead, making it an ideal choice for holiday mornings like Christmas or busy weekday breakfasts.
- You can customize by adding different veggies or swapping out cheese types based on your preference.
- For a lower fat version, use lean sausage and light sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 669 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 239 mg
