Midwest Breakfast Casserole

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Diane Phillips"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bulk pork sausage
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 6 dashes Tabasco sauce
• 2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 1⁄2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, defrosted
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced (white and tender green parts)
• 6 large eggs, beaten

directions

1. Spray inside of 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a big pan, saute sausage over medium heat until it is browned, breaking it up with a fork, 8-10 minutes; drain off fat.
3. Add in onion; saute for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Sprinkle in the flour; stir until the flour is combined and coats the sausage and onion.
5. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Slow pour in the milk and stir up the bits from the bottom of the skillet; bring to a boil and add in the Tabasco.
7. Stir in 1 cup of cheese and continue stirring until cheese melts; cool for 10 minutes.
8. Add in hash browns, green onions, and eggs, stirring until the mixture is combined.
9. Pour into prepared dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
10. Preheat oven to 350°; bake for 25-30 minutes, until puffed, golden, and set in the center; let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Note—after step 9, may cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month; when ready to use, defrost in the refrigerator overnight, let casserole come to room temperature for about 30 minutes, then bake as directed.

Reviews

[Jojo Santiago]

This is a great recipe. My family loves it and it has become a favorite when we all get together for brunch. It is great to use as a base recipe. You can easily add all different kinds of ingredients to customize it to your tastes and make it extra special. Thanks for posting this recipe.

 

[Southern Sister]

Makes a great breakfast or brunch dish for a crowd. I've used Swiss, Cheddar, and mixtures of cheese. Smoked gouda made it really special.

 

[cookin mimi]

I made this for breakfast for our family Christmas morning and it was delicious. Thanks for posting a great breakfast casserole recipe.