Description
Wake up to the bold, hearty flavors of this Homemade Southwest Breakfast Casserole—a perfect make-ahead breakfast idea that’s loaded with protein, veggies, and spice. Great for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or meal prep, this easy recipe combines sausage, hash browns, cheese, and colorful peppers in a baked egg casserole that satisfies every time. If you’re searching for quick breakfast solutions, savory food ideas, or easy dinner swaps, this dish fits the bill perfectly. A must-try for anyone looking for healthy snacks or breakfast ideas that don’t skimp on flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
10 large eggs
1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion (yellow or red)
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (drained)
3 cups frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
Cooking spray or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain grease and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onions for 4–5 minutes until softened.
4. In a large bowl, mix together hash browns, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, olives, and green chiles. Spread into baking dish.
5. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
6. Pour egg mixture evenly over the sausage mixture in the baking dish. Tap gently to distribute.
7. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
9. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
10. Garnish with green onions or cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace sausage with mushrooms or plant-based meat.
Always thaw and drain hash browns to avoid a watery bake.
Casserole can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, southwest, brunch, make-ahead, sausage and egg bake, easy recipe