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:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- 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.
- 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.
- Combine the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large mixing bowl and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
- Distribute the defrosted hash browns equally at the base of the baking dish that has been prepared.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the hash browns.
- Evenly distribute the cooked sausage mixture over the layer of cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Uncover the casserole after 45 minutes and bake for a another 15-20 minutes until it is firm and the top is golden brown.
- 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!
