Hearty morning bake featuring crispy hash browns, savory sausage, eggs, and creamy cheeses to satisfy a crowd.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
04 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
→ Dairy
05 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
07 - 1.5 cups whole milk
08 - 8 large eggs
→ Spices & Seasonings
09 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 0.25 teaspoon paprika
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook 6-8 minutes, breaking apart with a spoon until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until fully combined.
05 - Add hash browns, cooked sausage mixture, cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese to the egg mixture. Stir thoroughly until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour entire mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread evenly across the surface.
07 - Bake 40-45 minutes until the center is set and the top achieves golden brown color.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
