Potato, Sausage, and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole
A hearty, cheesy, breakfast bake loaded with browned sausage, golden potato, and tender-crisp broccoli. It comes together in one skillet and one dish, making it a solid pick for a lazy weekend morning or a brunch spread that needs to feed more than a couple of people.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 8x8-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- Non-stick cooking spray
- ½ pound bulk Italian sausage no casings
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 large russet or Idaho potato diced
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 cups fresh broccoli diced
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with some non-stick cooking spray.
- Set a large skillet over medium heat and add the sausage. Cook until slightly browned, breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon as it cooks, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the onion and potato and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and the potatoes become golden brown, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- In the meantime, whisk the eggs and whole milk in a small bowl and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Add one-half cup cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
- Transfer the sausage-potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and stir in the diced broccoli. Spread into an even layer and pour the egg mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle remaining cheese across the top.
- Place in the pre-heated oven and bake until the eggs are set and the potatoes are cooked through, around 30-35 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool for several minutes before slicing. Top with fresh chives and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make ahead: assemble through step 5, cover, and refrigerate up to a day before baking. Add 5-10 minutes to the bake time if starting cold.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary with the specific ingredients used.
