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Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Overnight Breakfast Casserole That Will Delight Your Mornings

This Overnight Breakfast Casserole is a customizable, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy mornings and festive brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound Breakfast Sausage Can substitute with bacon, diced ham, or sautéed mushrooms
  • 8 large Eggs Essential for binding the casserole
  • 2 cups Milk Any type or milk alternative can be used
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can be swapped with Greek yogurt
For the Structure
  • 4 cups Hash Browns Fresh, frozen, or diced bread can be used as alternatives
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Mixing mozzarella can add creaminess
For Finishing Touch
  • 1 bunch Green Onions For garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13 baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until browned; drain excess fat and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and layer half of the hash browns on the bottom.
  4. Sprinkle half of the cooked sausage over the hash browns and top with cheddar cheese.
  5. Repeat layering with remaining hash browns, sausage, and another sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, pressing down lightly if needed.
  7. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  8. The next morning, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, then for an additional 20–25 minutes until golden.
  9. Garnish with green onions, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow the casserole to chill overnight for best results. Variations can include using different proteins or seasonal vegetables.

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