Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day. Unfortunately though, it’s also one of those meals that has become very routine. As a family, we typically have some of the same stuff everyday - oatmeal, eggs with pancakes and some breakfast meat or cereal (my kids love Cinnamon Toast Crunch)... Who can relate to this 🙋🏾♀️?
Part of the reason for this is repetition is that mornings can be super hectic (pre-covid). We’re racing to get dressed and out the door while scarfing down some semblance of a nutritious meal. Also, hubby is typically on breakfast duty and he knows what the kids like and sticks to their go-to menu items.
When I recently hosted a few families for brunch, it presented a great opportunity to switch it up a bit. I started searching online for no-fuss recipes that both kids and adults would love. I also wanted something that included some of the traditional breakfast must-haves: eggs, potatoes and cheese and one that would be able to feed a large crowd. So thankful I came across this breakfast casserole on www.spendwithpennies.com. because it was totally a crowd-pleaser!
So, if you have about an hour and 15 minutes, you can throw this together, pop it in the oven and voila, ooey-gooey breakfast heaven!
Lets dive in, here’s what you’ll need to make this casserole
9x13 casserole dish
20 ounces shredded hash browns thawed
1 pound sausage cooked, crumbled and drained
¼ cup onion finely diced
½ red bell pepper diced
½ green bell pepper diced
8 eggs
1 can evaporated milk 12 ounces, or 1 ⅓ cups milk
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or your favorite herbs/spices (optional)
salt & pepper to taste
2 cups cheddar cheese
This is how you do it:
Preheat oven to 350°F (if baking immediately).
Brown sausage and drain fat.
Combine eggs, evaporated milk, salt & pepper, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Set aside ½ cup cheese for the topping.
Place remaining ingredients in a 9x13 baking pan. Pour egg mixture over the mixture and top with remaining cheese.
Bake 55-65 minutes or until cooked through
I have to admit, I’m pretty impressed with how this turned out. What I can say is everyone loved it! It didn’t take long to prep; in fact, I was able to throw on a little make up while it was baking in the oven! And the best part about this casserole is that it is still as delicious the day after. So, save those leftovers, reheat and enjoy!
I will definitely make this again and hopefully hubby will appreciate it because it will lighten his load during the week breakfast prep for the kids!
XO,
Ayanna
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