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Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Potatoes

Published February 20, 2020. Last updated May 7, 2021 by Lauren Vavala

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This Breakfast Casserole is made with ground sausage, potatoes, cheese and vegetables. It’s an easy, delicious dish for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner.

Overhead of a Breakfast Sausage Casserole in a white casserole dish with a blue and white striped towel around the bottom and side

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There are a million different ways to make a breakfast casserole.

Most are either egg-based or bread-based, like french toast casseroles.

This Breakfast Casserole recipe is a spin on sausage and peppers. With potatoes throw in the mix for added heartiness.

You will definitely get your fill with this recipe!

Why This Recipe Works

This is a great recipe for breakfast, brunch, or dinner and can easily be made to serve a crowd.

It’s naturally gluten free, hearty, and very filling.

Breakfast casseroles are also great make ahead recipes and perfect for meal prep.

They can either be made ahead of time before cooking and stored in the refrigerator, but baked breakfast casseroles also reheat well.

How to Make a Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Potatoes

Prep!

There is a little prep work to do for this recipe before you begin.

Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 11 or equivalent sized casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.

Dice the shallot and red pepper and cut the potato into 1/2-inch size cubes.

Shred the cheddar cheese, if necessary.

Tip: it is recommended to shred the cheese from a block for the best melting and texture. Bagged shredded cheese contains a starch that can make your cheese gritty when melted.

Create!

Chopped red pepper and shallot cooking in a black skillet

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the shallot and pepper and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until just soft, about 2-3 minutes.

Ground sausage, peppers, and shallot cooking in a black skillet

Add the ground sausage and cook, breaking up, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Cooked cubed potatoes in a black skillet

Meanwhile, heat a second large skillet over medium high, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and the potatoes. Season with just a pinch of salt and pepper.

Cook until the potatoes are just slightly tender, about 10 minutes. They will finish cooking in the oven.

While the sausage and potatoes are cooking, crack your eggs into a medium bowl, season with salt and pepper and whisk in the milk until blended.

Layered Breakfast Casserole in a white casserole dish before baking

After the sausage and potatoes are done cooking, layer everything into the casserole dish by adding half of the eggs, sausage, potatoes, and cheddar cheese and then repeating with the remaining half.

Basked breakfast casserole in a white casserole dish

Bake for about 40 minutes, or until just set in the center.

Present!

A slice of Sausage Breakfast Casserole on a plate with a fork with part of the casserole dish, a white cup, and a white napkin in the background

Topped with some fresh herbs like parsley or sliced green onions.

Serve hot.

Tips and Techniques for the Best Breakfast Casserole

  • Shred the cheese from a block for the best melting and texture.
  • You can prepare this casserole ahead of time and bake later that day. You can also prepare the potatoes and sausage mixture ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until needed – up to 3 days.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.

FAQ’s

  • Can you freeze a breakfast casserole? Yes, a baked breakfast casserole can be tightly wrapped and frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw it overnight, then bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.

More Breakfast Recipes to Try

If you enjoy breakfast casseroles, you may also like frittatas.

Close up of Artichoke Frittata on a white plate with a fork and white napkin in the background

This Artichoke Frittata with Shallots and Fontina is a unique egg-based recipe that is absolutely delicious.

Not in the mood for more eggs? Then give these these Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes, Cinnamon French Toast, or Lemon Ricotta Pancakes a try!

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Overhead of a Breakfast Sausage Casserole in a white casserole dish with a blue and white striped towel around the bottom and side
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Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Potatoes

This Breakfast Casserole is made with ground sausage, potatoes, cheese and vegetables. It’s an easy, delicious dish for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Pork
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 384kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 shallot * diced
  • 1 red pepper * diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 2 medium size potatoes * cut into 1/2-inch cubes - about 3 cups
  • 10 eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese * shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 11 or equivalent sized casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the shallots, red pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Cook until just soft, about 2-3 minutes, then add the ground sausage.
  • Cook, breaking up, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a second large skillet over medium high, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and add the potatoes. Season with just a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Cook until the potatoes are just slightly tender, about 10 minutes.
  • While the sausage and potatoes are cooking, crack your eggs into a medium bowl, season with salt and pepper, and whisk in the milk until blended.
  • After the sausage and potatoes are done cooking, layer everything into the casserole dish by adding half of the eggs, sausage, potatoes, and cheddar cheese and then repeating with the remaining half.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes, or until just set in the center.
  • Topped with fresh herbs like parsley or sliced green onions, if desired.

Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Breakfast Casserole

  • Shred the cheese from a block for the best melting and texture.
  • You can prepare this casserole ahead of time and bake later that day. You can also prepare the potatoes and sausage mixture ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until needed – up to 3 days.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 267mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1020IU | Vitamin C: 25.7mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 3.6mg

This recipe was originally published on March 17, 2017. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in February 2020.

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Comments

  1. Clarence says

    October 1, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    So good for breakfast! Ate so much I could barely move.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 6, 2018 at 5:44 pm

      Haha – thanks!

      Reply
  2. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says

    March 31, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    This looks really good. We could definitely make this for a hearty breakfast. My husband and son are both fans of anything with meat, cheese, and potatoes.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      April 2, 2017 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks so much Kimberly!

      Reply
  3. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says

    March 30, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    Yummm I love a good breakfast casserole. It starts the day off on the right foot!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 31, 2017 at 3:29 pm

      Thank you! I agree! I like an all-in-one kinda breakfast!

      Reply
  4. Anmaria Djong I Onelazychic says

    March 30, 2017 at 4:14 am

    This looks so yummy and easy to make. I will definitely will try it.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 30, 2017 at 4:26 pm

      Great! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  5. Cait Weingartner says

    March 30, 2017 at 3:49 am

    I’m with you…brunch is definitely where it’s at! This casserole looks simply amazing, and the perfect addition to our Easter festivities. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 30, 2017 at 4:26 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Cait!

      Reply
  6. Mira says

    March 30, 2017 at 12:49 am

    Oh my, that looks like a hearty and delicious breakfast!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 30, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      Thanks Mira!

      Reply
  7. Barb says

    March 30, 2017 at 12:41 am

    OMG Yum!!!! I have friends who will be staying with us from out of town and this is the perfect breakfast to make for them.

    xoxo Barb
    http://www.flashesofdelight.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 30, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      Thank you! Hope they love it!

      Reply
  8. Tessa says

    March 29, 2017 at 11:05 pm

    This looks so easy and so delicious!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Can’t wait to try this recipe!!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 30, 2017 at 4:18 pm

      Hope you love it!

      Reply
  9. Morgan says

    March 29, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    Yum! Perfect for brunch!

    http://www.liliesandlambs.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 30, 2017 at 4:18 pm

      I agree!

      Reply
  10. Katie @ A Full Plate says

    March 29, 2017 at 8:26 pm

    Love breakfast casseroles! We have a breakfast themed potluck at work coming up and this would be perfect!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 30, 2017 at 4:18 pm

      That sounds like so much fun!

      Reply
  11. Charli says

    March 29, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    Oh yum! I need to try this out this weekend!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 30, 2017 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  12. Krysten says

    March 29, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    I am always looking for breakfast ideas, I feel like it’s where I fail the most when it comes to food. I am going to have to make this for the family asap!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 30, 2017 at 4:06 pm

      Breakfast is still my favorite meal to eat out! I think because I don’t want to be cooking that early bu LOVE breakfast food haha

      Reply
  13. hal says

    March 29, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    this would be absolutely perfect for Easter Sunday brunch!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 29, 2017 at 8:32 pm

      Thanks! I agree 🙂

      Reply
  14. Sue Tanya Mchorgh says

    March 29, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    Wow! I need to try this soon.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 29, 2017 at 8:32 pm

      Thanks Sue!

      Reply
  15. Janel B says

    March 29, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    Sounds like a delicious meal that can be eaten any time of the day. I often make b-fast for dinner.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 29, 2017 at 8:32 pm

      I love breakfast for dinner! So fun!

      Reply
  16. Mary says

    March 29, 2017 at 10:29 am

    This looks delicious and the perfect addition to my Easter brunch menu. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 29, 2017 at 8:05 pm

      Thank you Mary!

      Reply
  17. Abby says

    March 29, 2017 at 10:12 am

    I love this! I’m going to have to try this out soon!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      March 29, 2017 at 10:15 am

      Thanks Abby – hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

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