Description

This Loaded Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and satisfying morning meal packed with eggs, creamy hashbrowns, savory pork sausage, crispy bacon, peppers, and a blend of melted cheeses. Perfect for feeding a crowd or prepping ahead for busy mornings, this baked casserole balances creamy textures with savory flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Egg Mixture

12 extra large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper

Vegetables

1 small onion, diced
1 red pepper, diced
4 green onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, pressed

Meats

1 lb pork sausage, cooked
1/2 lb bacon, cooked & crumbled

Dairy and Others

4 cups frozen hashbrowns, thawed
1 tbsp butter
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the casserole.
Sauté Vegetables: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the diced onion and red pepper. Cook until they become soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
Mix Hashbrown Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hashbrowns, cooked sausage, sautéed onions and peppers, diced green onions, pressed garlic, salt, pepper, and cubed cream cheese. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly mixed. Spread this mixture into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish and sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the top.
Prepare Egg Mixture and Assemble: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour this egg mixture evenly over the hashbrown mixture in the casserole dish. Then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top to cover the surface.
Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes. After this time, remove from oven and evenly sprinkle the crumbled cooked bacon over the top. Return the casserole to the oven and continue baking for an additional 10-20 minutes, or until the center springs back when lightly touched, indicating it is fully set and cooked through.

Notes

Make sure the hashbrowns are fully thawed to ensure even cooking.
You can substitute pork sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
The casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning to save time.
Let it rest for about 5 minutes after baking before serving to allow the casserole to set.
Use a 9×13 inch casserole dish for proper cooking and layering.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: breakfast casserole, loaded breakfast casserole, breakfast bake, hashbrown casserole, sausage casserole, baked breakfast dish