The Tried and True Holiday Breakfast Casserole

Pictured: Yes, these are my parents dressed up as Mr. & Mrs. Claus from Christmas 2019. My Dad has been rocking the red suit for several years now and traditionally plays the white bearded man at their church events.

My breakfast casserole is easily one of my most asked about recipes and for some of my friends the one they always request I make. I believe many of us have our own version of this easy to make crowd pleaser — but its simplicity makes it perfect for brunches, holidays or any ole Saturday morning. This casserole has been my families traditional Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Morning go-to breakfast for as long as I can remember, and I owe it to my Mom for its introduction into my life. Plus, its pretty delicious.

Note: The most important thing to remember is that this recipe is so customizable based on your families size, allergens and preferences. So feel free to change it up!

Ingredients:

• 8 eggs

• Ground sausage

• 1 bag of frozen hashbrowns (or fresh if you’ve got the time)

• 1 bag of shredded cheese (any kind will do)

• salt

• pepper

Recipe:

• Preheat your ove to 365 and spray your casserole dish with cooking spray

• Precook your sausage in a skillet before adding to casserole (you don’t want to add uncooked)

• Do a thin layer of hashbrown in your dish, then place some sausage on top along wiht a little bit of cheese

• Sprinkle a little salt and paper (to taste) on top

• add another layer of hashbrown and sausage

• Whisk you 8 eggs with 2 tablespoons of milk and pour over your hashbrowns and sausage as evenly as possible

• Add a little more salt and papper and place in the oven

• The most important is that your egg is cooked and no longer runny

• Depending on you oven, bake for atleast 45 minutes and sprinkle more cheese on top when it has 5 minutes left