Description
This Crack Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, savory dish that combines scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, and colorful vegetables. Perfect for weekend mornings or feeding a crowd, it’s the ultimate comfort food that will make your family’s breakfast special.
Ingredients
- Eggs: 12 large
- Whole milk: 1 cup
- Breakfast sausage: 1 lb (ground)
- Shredded cheddar cheese: 2 cups
- Bell peppers: 1 cup (diced)
- Onions: 1 cup (diced)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Sausage
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart until fully cooked (5-7 minutes). Drain any excess grease.
- Sauté Vegetables
- Sauté diced onions and bell peppers in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Whisk Eggs and Milk
- Whisk together 12 eggs and 1 cup of whole milk in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients
- Add cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Stir to combine.
- Bake
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute turkey sausage and low-fat milk.
- Feel free to experiment with other vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fat: 26 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g