Hearty Garden Egg & Sausage Casserole
A savory and satisfying casserole featuring eggs, sausage, bell peppers, and cheese, perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking dish (9x13 inch)
- Skillet
- Large bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled and drained
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- If your sausage is not pre-cooked, brown it in a skillet, drain excess fat, and set it aside.
- Sauté the chopped bell peppers and onion in the same skillet until they are tender-crisp.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and optional garlic powder until well combined.
- Evenly scatter the cooked sausage, bell peppers, and onion in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle ¾ cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the vegetable and sausage mixture, then pour the egg mixture over everything.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of cheese on top, and bake for 35-45 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning. Simply assemble all ingredients in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.