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Breakfast Casserole
This easy Breakfast Casserole recipe is made with eggs, sausage, and cheese and only takes a few minutes to throw together. You can make ahead of time, so it’s the perfect breakfast casserole for Christmas morning or any day!
Prep: 10min
Total: 65min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 385 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 30 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 239 mg, Sodium 669 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds pork sausage
- 12 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream ((light or regular))
- 1/4 cup milk
- salt and pepper
- 4 green onions
- 1/2 green bell pepper (, diced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (, diced)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13’’ pan with cooking spray.
- Combine the eggs, sour cream, milk, cheese and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix on low speed with electric mixers, just until combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain most of the grease and add the sausage to the bowl with the egg mixture.
- Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet the sausage was cooked in and sauté for 2- 3 minutes. Add to the bowl with the eggs and stir everything to combine.
- Pour mixture into greased 9×13’’ pan and bake for 35-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is just barely jiggly.
- Leftover egg casserole can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed within 3-4 days. Leftovers are delicious reheated in the microwave.
How to Make Egg Casserole | Allrecipes.com
FAQ
Why is my egg casserole rubbery?
Baked egg dishes tend to have issues with becoming too rubbery or watery after cooking. This is especially the case when high-moisture vegetables or dense meats are in the mixture—sautéing the potatoes and vegetables before baking helps to dry the food and concentrate flavors.
What is the difference between a frittata and a casserole?
After pan-frying the sausage, the ingredients are added to a large baking pan and placed into the oven. This is the major distinction between casseroles and frittatas, as the latter dish is cooked exclusively in a frying pan.
How long can egg casserole sit before baking?
You can either bake breakfast casserole immediately or cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to bake later.
Why do you refrigerate egg casserole overnight?
The casserole is covered and refrigerated overnight to allow the liquid ingredients to be absorbed into the bread. This is a perishable mixture and should be cooked the morning or day after assembly. Bake in an oven set no lower than 325 °F. Most recipes suggest 350 °F.
