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Pioneer Woman Breakfast Casserole

Pioneer Woman Breakfast Casserole: Comfort in Every Bite

Pioneer Woman Breakfast Casserole is a comforting blend of savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese, perfect for any morning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Breakfast Sausage Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 Cup Green Onions (sliced) Chives can be used as an alternative
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced) Yellow or orange bell peppers are good substitutes
  • 6 Eggs Egg whites can be used for a lower cholesterol option
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half or whole milk are lighter options
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard or horseradish can be alternatives
  • 1 tsp Tabasco (optional) Cayenne pepper can be used for extra heat
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked is best
  • 2 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded) Gruyère or Monterey Jack can be used
  • 3 Cup Frozen Shredded Hash Browns Shredded sweet potatoes or riced cauliflower are excellent alternatives

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Cook the breakfast sausage, red bell pepper, and green onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Tabasco, salt, and black pepper until frothy.
  4. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, then fold in the thawed hash browns and the cooled sausage mixture.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes until bubbly and set.
  7. Remove foil, add remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes at 400°F until golden.
  8. Let sit for 10 minutes, garnish with green onion tops, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 8mg

Notes

You can prepare this casserole the night before and bake it for a hassle-free brunch in the morning.

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