Description
Hearty sausage and egg overnight breakfast bake delivers a comforting morning meal packed with savory flavors. Midwestern home cooks will savor this simple, satisfying dish you can prepare in advance for hassle-free morning dining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 12 eggs
- 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage, cooked
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 1/2 cup red & green bell peppers, diced
Dairy and Starch:
- 2 pounds frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1 cup milk or half & half cream
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 1/2 cups pepper jack cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by coating the interior with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Blend shredded cheeses in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform cheese mixture for even distribution throughout the dish.
- Combine cooked sausage with diced peppers and onions in a separate bowl, ensuring ingredients are well integrated.
- In another container, whisk eggs thoroughly until smooth, then incorporate milk, seasoning with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Construct the first layer by spreading one-third of the hash browns across the bottom of the crockpot, creating an even base.
- Distribute one-third of the sausage and vegetable mixture over the hash browns, followed by sprinkling a portion of the cheese blend.
- Repeat the layering process two additional times, carefully stacking hash browns, sausage mixture, and cheese to create a well-structured casserole.
- Finalize the layers by topping with the remaining cheese for a golden, melted finish.
- Gently pour the prepared egg mixture over the entire dish, ensuring it seeps between layers and covers all ingredients.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low temperature, allowing the breakfast bake to slowly cook for 8 hours overnight, resulting in a tender, flavorful morning meal.
Notes
- Prepping the Crockpot Ensure even cooking by thoroughly coating the crockpot with cooking spray, preventing ingredients from sticking and making cleanup easier.
- Cheese Combination Use a mix of sharp cheddar and mild cheese for a balanced, rich flavor profile that melts smoothly throughout the dish.
- Sausage Selection Choose lean breakfast sausage to reduce excess grease and keep the breakfast bake lighter and healthier.
- Egg Whisking Technique Whisk eggs vigorously to incorporate air, creating a fluffier texture and ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 338
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 694 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 276 mg