Description
This hearty Breakfast Casserole combines savory pork sausage, fluffy eggs, creamy sour cream, and melted cheddar cheese, along with fresh bell peppers and green onions for a flavorful start to your morning. Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or brunch gatherings, this casserole is easy to prepare and cooks to a golden, set perfection in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 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
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200 g)
Vegetables
- 4 green onions
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Mix Egg Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Use an electric mixer on low speed and mix just until all ingredients are combined to maintain fluffiness.
- Cook Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork sausage, cooking it until it is browned and cooked through. Use a wooden spoon to break the sausage into small pieces as it cooks. Once browned, drain most of the grease from the skillet 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 the sliced green onions. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until they are slightly softened. Add these sautéed vegetables to the egg and sausage mixture and stir everything together until evenly combined.
- Bake the Casserole: Pour the entire mixture into the prepared 9×13-inch pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 50 minutes, or until the edges are fully set and the center is just slightly jiggly when gently shaken.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm for a delicious and filling breakfast.
- Storage and Reheating: Leftover casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through for a quick, tasty meal.
Notes
- This easy Breakfast Casserole recipe is made with eggs, sausage, and cheese and only takes a few minutes to throw together.
- It can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for busy mornings or holiday breakfasts like Christmas morning.
- Use light sour cream to reduce fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- For extra vegetables, feel free to add mushrooms or spinach in the sauté step.
- Sausage grease can be reserved to sauté vegetables for added flavor or drained for a leaner dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 669 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 239 mg
