sausage casserole
this comforting sausage casserole is a perfect make-ahead breakfast or hearty dinner. with layers of seasoned sausage, cheesy eggs, and crispy potato crust, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 pound sage-flavored breakfast sausage
3 cups shredded potatoes, drained and pressed
¼ cup butter, melted
1 (16-ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
12 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup onion, shredded
6 jumbo eggs
Instructions
step 1: preheat the oven to 375°f (190°c) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
step 2: in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. drain the grease.
step 3: in the prepared baking dish, combine the shredded potatoes and melted butter. press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the dish.
step 4: in a large bowl, mix the cooked sausage, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, shredded onion, and eggs until well combined.
step 5: pour the sausage mixture over the potato crust in the dish.
step 6: bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Pro Tip
to save time in the morning, prep the entire casserole the night before and refrigerate. bake it fresh when you’re ready to serve.
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