Comforting dish with hash browns, sausage, eggs, and cheese for a hearty start.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
04 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
→ Dairy
05 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
07 - 1.5 cups whole milk
08 - 8 large eggs
→ Spices & Seasonings
09 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 0.25 teaspoon paprika
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet with the cooked sausage. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.
05 - Add hash browns, sausage mixture, cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese to the egg mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly across the surface.
07 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow casserole to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
