Turkey Sausage and Cheddar Breakfast Bake

Make-ahead breakfast hash casserole loaded with smoky turkey sausage, golden hash browns, sweet bell peppers, and melted cheddar.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 30 min
• Total: 40 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• bake
• crowd-pleaser
• comfort food
• kid-friendly
• rich

Ingredients

• 14 ounce smoked turkey sausage (sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
• 30 ounce frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 bunch green onions (sliced)
• 8 eggs (large)
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 1.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or large oven-safe cast iron skillet with cooking spray.
2. Whisk eggs, whole milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
3. Add thawed frozen shredded hash browns, sliced smoked turkey sausage, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and 1 cup of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the bowl, stirring to combine.
4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the top.
5. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is firm.
6. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 6 equal portions.

Notes

Ideal make-ahead breakfast: bake on Sunday, slice into 6 squares, and keep refrigerated for up to 5 days. Reheat individual squares in the microwave for 60 to 90 seconds.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 440
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbohydrates: 26 g
• Fat: 24 g
• Fiber: 2.5 g
• Sodium: 890 mg
• Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
• Sugar: 2.5 g
• Cholesterol: 290 mg