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hearty breakfast casserole

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Judy Martin
Byram, MS

This is my very favorite breakfast casserole. It has a kick to it with the Rotel tomatoes and lots of cheese topped with eggs and more cheese. What could be better? It truly is a protein packed, hearty breakfast with lots of flavor! It's worth getting up for!

(2 ratings)
yield 8 -10
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For hearty breakfast casserole

  • 1 lb
    tennessee pride pork sausage
  • 1
    bag frozen oreida diced hashbrowns with onions and peppers
  • 1 can
    rotel tomatoes
  • 8 oz
    velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 12 lg
    eggs, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 2 c
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make hearty breakfast casserole

  • 1
    In 12" skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink. When done, lift with spatula and drain on paper towels, saving fat in skillet.
  • 2
    Next, add the hasbrowns with onions and peppers to skillet and cook until slightly browned.
  • 3
    Add the sausage back to skillet with hashbrowns. Mix well.
  • 4
    In a 3 qt. baking dish that has been sprayed with Pam, add the mixture of meat and potatoes. Level well.
  • 5
    In a large microwave proof bowl, add Velveeta cheese cubes and Rotel tomatoes together and microwave several minutes until melted. Stir together until smooth and cheese is all melted.
  • 6
    Pour cheese sauce over the potato mixture. Set aside.
  • 7
    Beat eggs with a little milk and the salt and pepper. Pour over the cheese sauce covered potato mixture.
  • 8
    Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until puffy and set, about 45 min.
  • 9
    Remove foil and continue baking until eggs are no longer wet.
  • 10
    Top with shredded cheddar and return to oven just long enough for cheese to melt.
  • 11
    Let cool for about 10-12 min. Cool on rack. Cut into squares and serve.
  • 12
    Refrigerate leftovers. This also freezes well. I wrap individual servings in Saran Wrap and freeze. When needed, I just microwave in the Saran Wrap and serve.
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