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Pioneer Woman Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Pioneer Woman Sausage Breakfast Casserole for Lazy Mornings

Pioneer Woman Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a hearty brunch dish packed with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and crispy hash browns, perfect for lazy mornings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Breakfast Sausage Substitute with turkey sausage for a leaner option or plant-based sausage for vegetarian version.
  • 8 large Eggs Use egg whites or liquid egg replacer for a low-cholesterol option.
  • 30 ounces Hash Browns Frozen shredded hash browns for convenience.
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Sharp cheddar or alternatives like Monterey Jack for added spice.
For Garnish
  • 1 bunch Green Onions Sliced for garnish.
  • 1 bunch Parsley Fresh herbs for a flavorful finish.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  3. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until combined and slightly frothy.
  4. Spread thawed hash browns evenly in the greased casserole dish, pressing down to form an even base.
  5. Layer the cooked sausage over the hash browns followed by diced red bell pepper.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and hash browns, making sure they are evenly covered.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
  8. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
  9. Cool for 5-10 minutes before garnishing with sliced green onions and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can prepare the casserole the night before and store it in the refrigerator. Just add a few extra minutes to baking time in the morning.

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