Description
This comforting Potato and Egg Casserole combines layers of thinly sliced potatoes, savory sausage, onions, and melted cheddar cheese all baked in a creamy egg and milk mixture. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, this dish is easy to prepare and yields six satisfying servings.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Dairy
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
Protein and Seasonings
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey or beef sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking.
- Layer Potatoes and Ingredients: Arrange half of the thinly sliced potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle half of the diced onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled sausage over the potatoes.
- Repeat Layering: Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining potatoes, onions, cheese, and sausage on top of the first layer.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish, ensuring it seeps through the layers.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes to allow the casserole to set.
- Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is a golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing into portions and serving warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage or substitute with plant-based sausage alternatives.
- You can use any type of shredded cheese depending on your preference, such as mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
- Make sure potatoes are thinly sliced to ensure even cooking throughout the casserole.
- This casserole can be assembled a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge, then baked fresh before serving.
- Add herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
