When I’m serving a crowd in the morning, I offer up some classic breakfast recipes such as cream cheese danish, baked oatmeal cups, red velvet waffles and this simple yet satisfying egg and sausage casserole. When I’m entertaining, I often turn to casserole recipes. They feed a lot of people, are simple to make, and no one can resist all that cheese! This sausage egg casserole is my go-to recipe for breakfast and brunch occasions. It always gets rave reviews from family and friends, and it’s perfect for Christmas morning.
Sausage Egg Casserole Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need breakfast sausage, frozen potato tots, large eggs, cheddar cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, tomato, avocado and parsley.
How Do You Make Sausage Egg Casserole?
First, cook up some sausage in a large skillet. Make sure to break up the sausage into small pieces as it cooks. Place your frozen potato tots in the bottom of a baking dish in a single layer. Whisk together eggs, milk, shredded cheese, and a little salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the cooked sausage to that egg mixture and you can pour everything over the potato tots. Sprinkle a little cheese on top and bake the casserole until golden brown. While the casserole bakes, put some chopped tomatoes, avocado and parsley in a bowl for the topping. When the casserole is done, take it out and spoon the tomato topping over the casserole, then serve and enjoy!
Tips For Sausage Egg Casserole
The potato tots go into the casserole frozen, there is no need to thaw them. I recommend using freshly grated cheddar cheese. The bags of pre-shredded cheese at the grocery store often contain preservatives and anti caking agents and do not melt as well. Breakast casserole leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can assemble sausage egg casserole the night before and store it covered with foil in the fridge. In the morning, bake as directed. The casserole is best when baked within 8 hours of preparation.
Flavor Variations
While this recipe is delicious as-is, you can easily customize the ingredients to suit your tastes.
Meat: Swap out the sausage for ham or bacon for an equally delicious breakfast. Cheese: Instead of cheddar, try swiss cheese, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, fontina or gouda. Vegetables: You can add some cooked veggies to the casserole such as onions, bell peppers, green chilies, spinach or mushrooms. Toppings: Instead of the avocado tomato topping, try making some fresh salsa verde or pico de gallo to finish the dish. Potatoes: Try using shredded hash browns or diced potatoes instead of tater tots.
This sausage egg casserole has it all, meat, cheese, eggs and potato tots! When you want a hearty breakfast for friends, a group or even just for yourself, this casserole is the perfect choice.
