Pioneer Woman Sausage Breakfast Casserole

This delicious and easy Pioneer Woman Sausage Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for a hearty breakfast or brunch. Packed with creamy eggs, crispy hash browns, and savory sausage, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd. You can customize it with your favorite veggies, and it’s made with simple, everyday ingredients you already have!

Ingredients Needed

• 1 lb. breakfast sausage (e.g., Jimmy Dean)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped (white and green parts divided)
• 10 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp. hot sauce (optional)
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (30-oz.) package frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
• Butter or nonstick cooking spray

How To Make Sausage Breakfast Casserole

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
2. Cook the sausage mixture: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces, for 6–8 minutes, or until no pink remains. Add the red bell pepper and the white and light green parts of the green onions. Cook for 3 more minutes, then set aside to cool.
3. Mix the eggs and seasonings: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, hot sauce (if using), salt, black pepper, and half of the green onion tops.
4. Combine ingredients: Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of cheese, the hash browns, and the cooked sausage mixture. Spread the mixture evenly into the greased baking dish.
5. Bake the casserole: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese, and increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
6. Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining green onion tops before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Thaw the hash browns completely: Make sure the hash browns are fully thawed before mixing them into the casserole. Frozen hash browns can release water and make the dish soggy.
• Cook the sausage well: Break the sausage into small pieces while cooking to ensure even cooking and better flavor distribution in every bite.
• Use fresh ingredients: Fresh bell peppers and green onions will add a crisp and vibrant flavor to the casserole. Avoid using canned or wilted vegetables.
• Cover while baking: Always cover the casserole with foil for the first part of baking. This traps moisture and prevents the top from browning too quickly.
• Let it rest before serving: After baking, let the casserole rest for 10 minutes. This allows it to firm up, making it easier to cut and serve.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Cover leftovers sausage breakfast casserole tightly or store it in a container. Keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Wrap leftovers sausage breakfast casserole, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheat
• Reheating: Cover leftovers sausage breakfast casserole  and warm it in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes, or microwave individual portions for 1–2 minutes until hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/12 of the casserole)

• Calories: 656
• Total Fat: 48g
• Saturated Fat: 20g
• Cholesterol: 300mg
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Potassium: 600mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 30g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 22g

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