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Ultra close-up macro of bubbling cheesy turkey sausage hashbrown breakfast casserole slice with melted sharp cheddar, golden hashbrowns, and savory sausage

Cheesy Turkey Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Bake

Crispy golden shredded hashbrowns, savory browned turkey sausage, and sweet bell peppers baked in a fluffy seasoned egg custard under a thick blanket of bubbling sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese. The ultimate make-ahead weekend brunch casserole.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 365

Ingredients
  

Sausage & Hashbrown Base
  • 1 lb breakfast turkey sausage halal certified ground
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 20 oz shredded hashbrown potatoes thawed, pressed dry with towels
Fluffy Egg Custard & Seasoning
  • 8 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Cheese Blend & Garnish
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded, divided
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese freshly shredded for melty pull
  • 3 stalks green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives minced

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a 9x13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish with olive oil or butter spray.
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon into bite-sized crumbles. Add diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until the sausage is browned and thoroughly cooked through and vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
  1. Spread the thawed and patted-dry shredded hashbrowns evenly across the bottom of the prepared 9x13 dish. Scatter the cooked sausage, onion, and bell pepper mixture evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and half of the green onions.
  1. In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together eggs, whole milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper until completely smooth and frothy. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered hashbrowns and sausage.
  1. Top evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 40 to 45 minutes, until the center is set and edges are golden brown and bubbling. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into neat squares. Garnish with minced fresh chives and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 235mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 290mgIron: 2.1mg

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