Celebrity Recipes : Paula Deen Breakfast Casserole

Paula Deen, a renowned American chef recognized for her Southern culinary approach, offers many breakfast casserole recipes. One favored choice is her “Sausage and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole.” Here is a variation influenced by Paula Deen’s style:

Ingredients:

1 lb ground breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)

• 1 chopped onion
• 1 chopped green bell pepper
• 1 box of thawed frozen shredded hash browns (30 oz)
• 2 cups of cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
• Grease with cooking spray or butter.

Directions:

1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. Cook the ground sausage in a large pan over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbs while cooking. Trim any surplus fat if needed.
3. Combine the diced onion and bell pepper with the sausage in the skillet. Cook while stirring regularly until the veggies are softened, about 5 minutes. Remove off the heat source and place it to the side.
4. Combine the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large mixing bowl and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
5. Distribute the defrosted hash browns equally at the base of the baking dish that has been prepared.
6. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the hash browns.
7. Evenly distribute the cooked sausage mixture over the layer of cheese.
8. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage layer.
9. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top.
10. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
11. Uncover the casserole after 45 minutes and bake for a another 15-20 minutes until it is firm and the top is golden brown.
12. After cooking, take the casserole out of the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving.

This substantial and gratifying breakfast casserole is ideal for serving a large group or for preparing breakfast in advance for the whole week. Enjoy your delicious Paula Deen-inspired meal!