Description
Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for breakfast or brunch. This casserole combines creamy potatoes, melted cheese, and a variety of savory ingredients to create a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Whether you’re preparing it for a special occasion or a simple family breakfast, this casserole is sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
Gather these ingredients to make your Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz beef bacon or halal sausage, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s how to make Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole:
Prepare the Potatoes:
- Cook the Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Beef Bacon or Halal Sausage:
- Cook the Meat: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef bacon or halal sausage and cook until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables:
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Remove from the skillet and set aside with the meat.
Assemble the Casserole:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- Mix the Eggs and Milk: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the Ingredients: In the prepared baking dish, layer the cooked potatoes, cooked beef bacon or halal sausage, and sautéed vegetables. Pour the egg mixture over the top, spreading evenly.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the top of the casserole.
Bake and Serve:
- Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450-500
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 20g