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Cook This Breakfast For A Crowd The EASY Way With for Meal Prep

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Start by browning the sausage with onion and bell pepper; this builds a flavor foundation that makes the whole dish sing. While that cooks, whisk the eggs and milk until frothy—this ensures a light, fluffy texture.

Then simply stir everything together in one bowl, pour into your baking dish, and top with cheese. The oven does the rest, giving you a golden, puffed casserole that’s easy to slice and serve. Watch for that jiggle-free center—that’s your cue it’s done.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Cook This Breakfast For A Crowd The EASY Way With for Meal Prep
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Cook This Breakfast For A Crowd The EASY Way With for Meal Prep

This breakfast casserole layers fluffy eggs, crispy hash browns, melted cheese, and savory sausage in one easy pan—perfect for feeding a crowd without fuss. It's hearty, comforting, and comes together in minutes, making it a favorite for lazy mornings and meal prep.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings12 servings
CourseBreakfast
Calories385 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned, breaking it up. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in hash browns, cooked sausage mixture, and 1 1/2 cups cheese.
  4. Pour mixture into prepared dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until set and golden on top. Let rest 5 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley and serve.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For a make-ahead option, assemble the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate—then bake in the morning, adding 10 minutes to the cook time. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months; reheat in the oven or microwave.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 385 kcalProtein: 18gCarbs: 28gFat: 22gFiber: 3g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.