Overnight Amish Breakfast Casserole (Printable Version)

Hearty casserole with sausage, potatoes, eggs, and cheese prepared overnight for easy morning serving.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.5 pounds breakfast sausage, casings removed

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

→ Dairy

06 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 2 cups whole milk

→ Eggs

09 - 12 large eggs

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

→ Garnish

14 - 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley or chives, optional

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 7 to 9 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, sauté the onion and bell peppers until softened, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
03 - Grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Spread the thawed hash browns evenly in the bottom.
04 - Top hash browns with cooked sausage, then the sautéed vegetables. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
06 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours.
07 - In the morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove casserole from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
08 - Bake, uncovered, for 50 to 60 minutes, or until eggs are set in the center and the top is lightly golden.
09 - Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the ultimate make-ahead dish, so you're actually relaxed while hosting instead of stuck at the stove.
  • Feeds a crowd generously without requiring you to flip a dozen eggs individually.
  • Somehow tastes even better the next morning after everything has melded together overnight.
02 -
  • The hash browns must be completely thawed before assembly, otherwise they release water that makes the whole casserole soggy instead of custardy.
  • Don't skip the 15-minute room temperature rest in the morning—it keeps the casserole from cooking unevenly and helps the eggs set more gently.
03 -
  • Use a slotted spoon when removing the cooked sausage so you leave the flavorful drippings behind in the pan for sautéing the vegetables.
  • If your eggs are cold from the fridge, whisk them for an extra minute so they blend more smoothly with the milk before pouring over the casserole.
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