Make this breakfast sausage casserole ahead of time so you can have a hearty and tasty breakfast that can heat and go. This flavor packed just takes about an hour to prep, bake, and freeze in individual servings so you can have breakfasts, quick lunches, or dinners for a couple weeks.
[This recipe was originally posted in March 2018. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
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How will this breakfast sausage casserole make your life easier?
Would you rather sleep in a bit longer or actually do your hair in the morning? Ya me too. This breakfast casserole is the perfect way to eat a delicious breakfast without spending much time in the morning.
Take an hour to whip this casserole up, and then freeze in individual portions so you can grab and microwave it at home or at the office for a quick and nourishing breakfast. These freezer breakfast tacos, simple berry overnight oats, & peanut butter and banana overnight oats, and easy yogurt bowl are a couple of my other fave quick breakfast ideas.
What makes this breakfast casserole so good?
- Breakfast sausage
- Eggs
- Milk
- Kale
- Shallot
- Green bell pepper
- Cheddar cheese
How do I make this breakfast sausage casserole?
Heat cast iron skillet or medium sized sautee pan over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray, add 2 lbs breakfast sausage to hot skillet. Separate meat to crumble and cook until done. About 10 minutes.
Expert Tip: Use your favorite sweet breakfast sausage.
While sausage is cooking, heat oven to 350 degrees, and mix together 12 eggs and 2 cups milk in a large mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Mince one shallot, dice a green pepper, and remove leaves then chop up a bunch of kale (about 2-3 cups, chopped). Mix vegetables and 1 c shredded cheddar cheese into egg mixture.
Expert Tip: Use leftover vegetables in your fridge/kitchen, or buy pre-chopped vegetables for convenience.
When sausage is done cooking, add to egg mixture and stir together. Spray a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Pour egg mixture into pan.
Top with more shredded cheese if desired. Cook for 30 minutes, or until eggs are cooked all the way through. Serve, refrigerate, or freeze for breakfast for the week.
Expert Tip: Slice into 8-12 pieces and freeze individual portions for quick breakfasts and lunches
Expert tips
- Use your favorite sweet breakfast sausage.
- Use leftover vegetables in your fridge/kitchen, or buy pre-chopped vegetables for convenience.
- Slice into 8-12 pieces and freeze individual portions for quick breakfasts and lunches
FAQ
Can you freeze a breakfast casserole?
Yes, it's a great way to a quick meal. Slice it up into individual servings, and then freeze on a baking sheet until frozen and place in a large freezer bag OR freeze in individual servings.
How do you reheat a breakfast casserole?
Place a serving of the casserole on a microwave safe plate and microwave for up to 60 seconds, or until warm. (Microwaving times may vary depending on individual microwave capabilities). Eat immediately.
How can I repurpose this casserole?
- Stuff it into a baguette or between a couple slices of bread for a quick lunch or dinner.
- Heat up a tortilla and wrap a slice of this casserole in it. Top with salsa if you'd like.
What can I make with leftover ingredients?
Since this recipe makes lots of servings, there may not be many leftovers, but if there are you can make-
- (eggs) Egg Roll Up/Ugandan Rolex, Microwave Egg Bowl.
- (sausage) serve it as part of this Waffle Bar, with these Chocolate Waffles, Bananas Foster Pancakes, or in either of the recipes to use up the eggs.
- (kale) Kale Apple & Pecan Salad, Warm Kale Salad with Pomegranate Dressing, Apple & Cheddar Omelet, Harvest Bowl, this Breakfast Sandwich, or a Simple Sauteed Kale Salad.
Did you make this sausage breakfast casserole? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Chorizo Breakfast Casserole
Equipment
- Glass Casserole Pan
- knife
- cutting board
- Large mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
Ingredients
- 2 links chorizo sausage or about 6 ounces
- 6 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen potatoes o'brien
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or similar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Chop 2 links of chorizo sausage into small pieces.
- Mix together 6 eggs, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Add chopped chorizo, 1 cup potatoes o'brien to eggs. Mix together.
- Transfer to greased/sprayed 8x8 inch pan. Top with ½ cup shredded cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Or until cooked through. Enjoy immediately or store in fridge/freeze for later.
Notes
- If using uncooked sausages, brown in a skillet before adding to egg mixture. You can also brown cooked sausage too, but don't have to.
- Add any additional mix-ins that you'd like. Diced tomatoes, more peppers/onions, zucchini, regular hashbrowns/potatoes, more cheese, jalapenos would be great added.
- Top with salsa, fresh cilantro, guacamole, or avocado slices if desired.
- You can also serve this chorizo breakfast casserole on a tortilla.
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Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
Breakfast casseroles are great for entertaining, too - I love to make them for brunch and serve it with a baked ham and mimosas or bloodys. This would be great for Easter!
Rebecca says
right?! They're delicious & so easy. it'd be perfect for Easter morning
Danielle says
Great recipe! I also eat breakfast every day, usually about 1-2 hours after i get up. It's a must to get me energized (I mean, besides coffee). I'm not a fan of breakfast sausage, but feel like this would be great with some chicken sausage.
Rebecca says
ya, that's what I used & it was great.
Samantha says
This is making my tummy grumble! I love a good breakfast casserole!
Rebecca says
yay! me too! they're the best
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says
I am not a big 'make breakfast in the morning' person, but I do get ravenous before lunch. So I've always had a love-hate relationship with breakfast. This is just so nutritious and delicious!
Rebecca says
same here! totally
Molly Kumar says
This looks so delicious and one of my favorite casserole. I loooove your recipe as it's so easy to make and I'd try to make it soon.
Rebecca says
thanks Molly! it's so easy, let me know how it goes
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
I've been loving breakfast casseroles lately! I'll give this a try next week!
Rebecca says
right?! let me know how it goes
Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says
I admit to not being a breakfast eater. I am a late riser!
I get up at 7 and have the kids out of the door for school before 8.
I spend 30 minutes cleaning the house, then I sit down to breakfast and a cup of coffee. Usually catching up on emails.
But this casserole, it sounds delicious and I can see myself having it in the fridge to pick at, after a big brunch party!
Rebecca says
Hi Claire, haha when you do get hungry in the morning, this could be a great option!
Abbey Sharp says
Breakfast in casserole form should ALWAYS be a thing. I would totally batch cook this for lunch too!
Rebecca says
right>?! and that's a great idea! it's good any time of the day
Deborah Brooks says
Egg casseroles are huge for me! I just rotate the veggies in there. very filling!
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
This sounds all kinds of satisfying! It would be great for Easter brunch too!
Rebecca says
amen! so great on Easter morning
Rachel says
This sounds really yummy. I already pinned but I'm going to email myself this link so I can make it over the weekend.
Rebecca says
oh that's awesome! let me know how it turned out
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
i am so with you on breakfast...if i dont eat a filling breakfast, its just not the same + i feel hungry immediately. i love easy breakfast like this one, even better when i can make individual portions.
Rebecca says
yes! it makes the morning so much easier & delicious
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says
I love how easy and simple this is to make! This is the perfect kind of thing to make on a Sunday that we can then dig into leftovers the next few days 🙂
Rebecca says
totally! it's great to make over the weekend
Brittany Poulson says
I love breakfast casseroles - so easy and fills me up! This version looks like a winner, for sure!
Rebecca says
right?! same here! thanks
Melanie Starita says
I just made this and loved it! A great protein-filled meal that's packed with veggies. I feel full and happy but not weighed down like I do after eating some other types of breakfast foods. I'm excited to add this to my list of favorite meals! 🙂
Rebecca says
yay! so great to hear! thanks girl