A comforting blend of crispy hash browns, sausage, eggs, and cheese baked for a cozy morning.
# What You'll Need:
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01 - 24 oz frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
02 - 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), casing removed
03 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
04 - ½ cup diced red bell pepper
05 - ½ cup diced green onions
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 6 large eggs
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
10 - ½ tsp garlic powder
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or melted butter.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbled, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - In a large bowl, mix thawed hash browns, cooked sausage, diced red bell pepper, green onions, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
05 - Pour egg mixture over hash brown mixture and stir gently until evenly coated.
06 - Spread mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and top with remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
