Description
This High Protein Egg Casserole is a flavorful and nutritious start to your day, combining eggs, sausage, hash browns, and bell peppers for a satisfying breakfast dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded hash browns
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk, then season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the thawed hash browns evenly at the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer the cooked breakfast sausage and diced bell peppers on top of the hash browns.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layers, ensuring even coverage.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding cayenne or chopped jalapeños. This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 400mg