Overnight Breakfast Casserole
A hearty and satisfying breakfast casserole that can be prepared the night before, making mornings easier and more enjoyable.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage Cooked until browned
- 30 oz frozen hash browns Can use fresh hash browns if preferred
- 8 large eggs Whisked together with other ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions For topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Grease a 9x13 baking dish and layer half of the hash browns, half of the sausage, and a layer of cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining hash browns, sausage, and cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top of the layered ingredients.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F in the morning and bake the casserole, covered, for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden and fully set.
- Top with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Serve warm with fresh fruit or a light salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm the entire dish in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g