Easy Cheesey Egg Breakfast Bake

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Abigail Zysk (@poultryraptor)

A delicious and hearty bake featuring crispy hash browns, chicken sausage, and a cheesy egg mixture, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
35min
Total Time
50min
Easy Cheesey Egg Breakfast Bake recipe

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = 1 slice)

Main Ingredients

  • 1
    bell pepper, diced
  • 1
    onion, diced
  • 6
    chicken sausage, diced
  • 5
    large rectangular hash browns
  • 9
    eggs
  • 1/2cup
    almond milk
  • 1/2cup
    low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2cup
    low-fat shredded cheese
  • 1dash
    salt
  • 1dash
    pepper

How to make Easy Cheesey Egg Breakfast Bake

Cooking Instructions

  1. Add hash browns to the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes until crispy.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  3. In a skillet or oven-safe pan over medium heat, add the diced bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.

    Step 1.1: In a skillet or oven-safe pan over medium heat, add the diced bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes
  4. Add the diced onion and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

    Step 1.1: Add the diced onion and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant
  5. Add the diced sausage and cook until charred.

    Step 1.1: Add the diced sausage and cook until charred
  6. Remove the sausage and vegetable mixture from the pan and turn off the heat.

  7. While the pan is cooling, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, almond milk, salt, and pepper.

  8. Spray the pan with cooking spray.

  9. Layer the hash browns on the bottom of the skillet.

    Step 1.1: Layer the hash browns on the bottom of the skillet
  10. Add the sausage and cheese mixture on top of the hash browns in an even layer.

    Step 1.1: Add the sausage and cheese mixture on top of the hash browns in an even layer
  11. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese over the mixture.

    Step 1.1: Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese over the mixture
  12. Pour the egg mixture over the top, using a spoon to ensure everything is covered.

    Step 1.1: Pour the egg mixture over the top, using a spoon to ensure everything is covered
  13. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees.

    Step 1.1: Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees

Tips & Tricks

  1. Make sure the pan is not too hot when adding the cheese to ensure the bake rises well.

  2. Feel free to customize the vegetables or cheese according to your preference.

FAQS

  1. Can I use regular milk instead of almond milk?

    Yes, you can substitute regular milk for almond milk.

  2. What can I use instead of chicken sausage?

    You can use turkey sausage or any other preferred sausage.

  3. Can I make this dish ahead of time?

    Yes, you can prepare it the night before and bake it in the morning.

  4. Is this recipe gluten-free?

    Yes, this recipe is gluten-free as long as the hash browns are gluten-free.

  5. How do I store leftovers?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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