Looking for a crowd-pleasing breakfast that’s hearty, cheesy, and easy to make ahead? This Savory Baked Breakfast Casserole with Cheesy Toppings is everything you want in a morning meal — golden, gooey, and packed with flavor in every bite!
Made with eggs, potatoes, sausage or bacon, veggies, and layers of melty cheese, it’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, meal prep, or lazy weekend mornings.
🧡 Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Casserole
This recipe isn’t just comforting — it’s a one-pan, prep-ahead breakfast that brings everyone to the table.
✔️ Hearty & satisfying – packed with protein and flavor
✔️ Perfect for feeding a crowd – serves 6–8 easily
✔️ Customizable – make it with your favorite meats, veggies, and cheeses
✔️ Make-ahead friendly – assemble the night before and bake in the morning!
It’s the ultimate holiday breakfast, whether for Christmas morning, Easter brunch, or back-to-school meal prep.
🧀 What’s Inside This Cheesy Breakfast Casserole?
This recipe features:
- Eggs – the fluffy, protein-packed base
- Breakfast sausage or bacon – for savory depth
- Shredded potatoes or hash browns – for a hearty texture
- Veggies – bell peppers, onions, or spinach for freshness
- Cheese – a rich, bubbly layer of cheddar or your favorite blend
🔄 Variations & Swaps
Make it your own with these ideas:
- Swap sausage for bacon, ham, or turkey sausage
- Use sweet potatoes or tater tots instead of shredded potatoes
- Add greens like kale or spinach
- Make it spicy with jalapeños or pepper jack cheese
- Keep it vegetarian with sautéed mushrooms and extra veggies
🧊 Make Ahead & Storage Tips
- Make ahead: Assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake in the morning.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave until warm.
- Freeze slices individually for grab-and-go breakfasts.
📖 Savory Baked Breakfast Casserole with Cheesy Toppings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Serves: 6–8
Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 cups shredded hash browns (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage or crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook sausage (or bacon) until browned. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread hash browns evenly in the baking dish. Layer cooked meat, bell peppers, onions, and 1 cup of cheese over the top.
- Pour egg mixture over the ingredients. Gently shake the dish to distribute.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with green onions or parsley if desired. Serve warm.