Description
Hearty “best baked egg casserole” brings comfort and flavor to morning tables, blending simple ingredients into a delightful breakfast experience. Cheese, eggs, and savory herbs combine perfectly, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
- 1 lb (454 g) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled (or bacon/ham)
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (150 g) diced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 cup (150 g) diced onion
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (for sauteing)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with cooking spray for optimal release.
- Sauté Ensemble: In a skillet, transform onions and bell peppers into tender morsels over medium flame, incorporating sausage and spinach until harmoniously blended and wilted.
- Liquid Foundation: Whisk eggs with milk, infusing garlic and onion powders, seasoned with salt and pepper to create a silky, flavor-rich custard.
- Architectural Layer: Construct the casserole by spreading hash browns as the foundational base, cascading the sausage-vegetable medley, generously scattering cheese varieties across the landscape.
- Egg Cascade: Delicately pour the whisked egg mixture, ensuring complete and even distribution throughout the architectural layers.
- Thermal Transformation: Position in preheated oven, allowing 35-40 minutes of culinary alchemy until eggs set firm, surface achieves golden perfection, and center passes the clean toothpick examination.
- Presentation: Allow brief moments of restful cooling before slicing, then serve while warmth and aroma tantalize the senses.
Notes
- Whisk eggs thoroughly to ensure even blending and prevent egg white streaks, creating a uniform texture throughout the casserole.
- Pat hash browns and vegetables dry before layering to prevent excess liquid and maintain a crispy, non-soggy bottom layer in the dish.
- Swap sausage with turkey bacon, plant-based sausage, or diced ham to accommodate different dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- Allow casserole to rest 5-10 minutes after baking, helping eggs set completely and making slicing cleaner and more precise without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg