Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage
6 large eggs
1 cup milk
3 cups frozen diced potatoes or hash browns
1 small onion, diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Olive oil or butter for sautéing
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the sausage in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the onion until softened.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
5. Stir in cooked sausage, sautéed onions, potatoes, and cheeses.
6. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is fully set.
8. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Add bell peppers or spinach for extra veggies.
Swap cheddar for pepper jack for a spicy twist.
Perfect for meal prep — reheats and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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