Ingredients:1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage (pork, chicken, or turkey)6 large eggs2 cups milk (or half-and-half for creamier texture)2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or mix of cheddar & mozzarella)4 cups frozen hash browns (shredded or cubed, thawed)1 small onion, diced (optional)1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp black pepper1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)½ tsp paprika (optional, for color & flavor)Instructions:Cook sausage: In a skillet, cook sausage (and onion if using) until browned. Drain excess grease.Prepare baking dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread thawed hash browns evenly at the bottom.Layer sausage & cheese: Sprinkle cooked sausage over the hash browns, then top with 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese.Make egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.Assemble: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage & hash browns. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes, or until eggs are set and the top is golden brown.Cool & serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
