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Pioneer Woman Breakfast Casserole

Pioneer Woman Breakfast Casserole: Comfort Food for All

Pioneer Woman Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and convenient dish loaded with sausage, hash browns, and cheese, perfect for brunch or any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 525
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Breakfast Sausage Switch to turkey sausage for a lighter option.
  • 4 Green Onions Use both whites and greens.
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Substitute with any bell pepper.
  • 8 Large Eggs Essential for binding.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Swap with half-and-half for a lighter alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Optional for a hint of tang.
  • 1 tbsp Tabasco Sauce Optional, adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper Essential for enhancing flavor.
For the Base
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese Try a cheese blend or mozzarella for milder notes.
  • 30 oz Frozen Shredded Hash Browns Ensure fully thawed.

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-by-13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook breakfast sausage with diced red bell pepper and white parts of green onions in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together large eggs, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Tabasco sauce, salt, pepper, and green onion tops.
  4. Stir sausage mixture into egg mixture, then fold in cheddar cheese and hash browns.
  5. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for about 50 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheddar on top, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 24gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 320mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate for easy baking in the morning. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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