Easy Sausage Potato Cheese Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Wake up to a delicious and effortless breakfast! This cheesy sausage and potato casserole is incredibly easy to prep the night before, then simply bake in the morning for a hearty and satisfying meal. Packed with flavor and perfect for busy weekdays or weekend brunches.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 453.7 kcal
Protein 53g
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Ingredients for Easy Sausage Potato Cheese Breakfast Casserole

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How to Make Easy Sausage Potato Cheese Breakfast Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. In a large skillet, cook 1 lb sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Remove sausage and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add 2 lbs of diced potatoes and cook until lightly browned and tender (about 8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  5. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking dish.
  6. Season potatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  7. Top potatoes with the cooked sausage.
  8. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage.
  9. In a bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  10. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cheese.
  11. Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper on top.
  12. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until eggs are set and casserole is heated through. If baking from cold (refrigerated overnight), bake for up to 1 hour.
  13. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

68g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Sausage Potato Cheese Breakfast Casserole?

Easy Sausage Potato Cheese Breakfast Casserole takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Sausage Potato Cheese Breakfast Casserole?

Easy Sausage Potato Cheese Breakfast Casserole has approximately 453.7 calories per serving, with about 53 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 49 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Sausage Potato Cheese Breakfast Casserole?

The key ingredients for Easy Sausage Potato Cheese Breakfast Casserole are Pork Sausage, Potatoes, Butter, Seasoning Salt, Black Pepper, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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