hearty breakfast casserole

(2 RATINGS)
124 Pinches
Byram, MS
Updated on Jun 3, 2011

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!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tennessee pride pork sausage
  • 1 - bag frozen oreida diced hashbrowns with onions and peppers
  • 1 can rotel tomatoes
  • 8 ounces velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 12 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make hearty breakfast casserole

  • Step 1
    In 12" skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink. When done, lift with spatula and drain on paper towels, saving fat in skillet.
  • Step 2
    Next, add the hasbrowns with onions and peppers to skillet and cook until slightly browned.
  • Step 3
    Add the sausage back to skillet with hashbrowns. Mix well.
  • Step 4
    In a 3 qt. baking dish that has been sprayed with Pam, add the mixture of meat and potatoes. Level well.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 6
    Pour cheese sauce over the potato mixture. Set aside.
  • Step 7
    Beat eggs with a little milk and the salt and pepper. Pour over the cheese sauce covered potato mixture.
  • Step 8
    Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until puffy and set, about 45 min.
  • Step 9
    Remove foil and continue baking until eggs are no longer wet.
  • Step 10
    Top with shredded cheddar and return to oven just long enough for cheese to melt.
  • Step 11
    Let cool for about 10-12 min. Cool on rack. Cut into squares and serve.
  • Step 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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