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Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Start your day right with delicious baked sausage breakfast casserole. Perfect if you are feeding a crowd and great for make ahead breakfast.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage casings removed
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup sliced mushrooms
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • Sliced green onions optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
    ingredients for sausage cheese breakfast casserole in bowls
  • In a skillet set over medium heat, brown the sausage. Remove the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
    1 pound breakfast sausage
    cooking breakfast sausage in a skillet with a wood spoon
  • Add the mushrooms, onion, and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Set aside to cool slightly.
    ½ cup sliced mushrooms, ½ cup diced onion, ½ cup diced green bell pepper, ½ cup diced red bell pepper
    chopped veggies in a skillet
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, cream, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Fold in 1 cup of cheese.
    12 large eggs, 1 cup sour cream, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
    egg mixture in a glass bowl
  • Layer the cooked sausage and vegetables in the casserole dish. Pour the egg mixture over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
    sausage egg breakfast casserole mixture topped with shredded cheese in a glass casserole pan before baking
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is just barely jiggly.
    baked sausage cheese breakfast casserole in a glass casserole pan
  • Serve garnished with sliced green onions.
    Sliced green onions

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Notes

Storage: Store this sausage breakfast casserole covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 455mg | Sodium: 1264mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1730IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 383mg | Iron: 3mg