Easy Cheesey Egg Breakfast Bake

A delicious and hearty bake featuring crispy hash browns, chicken sausage, and a cheesy egg mixture, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- bell pepper, diced1
- onion, diced1
- chicken sausage, diced6
- large rectangular hash browns5
- eggs9
- almond milk1/2cup
- low-fat cottage cheese1/2cup
- low-fat shredded cheese1/2cup
- salt1dash
- pepper1dash
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
18.8kcal (0.94%)
Protein
2.3g (4.5%)
Carbs
1.0g (0.36%)
Sugars
0.4g (0.76%)
Healthy Fat
0.4g
Unhealthy Fat
0.4g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
How to make Easy Cheesey Egg Breakfast Bake
Cooking Instructions
- Step 1
Add hash browns to the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes until crispy.
- Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Step 3
In a skillet or oven-safe pan over medium heat, add the diced bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 4
Add the diced onion and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 5
Add the diced sausage and cook until charred.
- Step 6
Remove the sausage and vegetable mixture from the pan and turn off the heat.
- Step 7
While the pan is cooling, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, almond milk, salt, and pepper.
- Step 8
Spray the pan with cooking spray.
- Step 9
Layer the hash browns on the bottom of the skillet.
- Step 10
Add the sausage and cheese mixture on top of the hash browns in an even layer.
- Step 11
Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese over the mixture.
- Step 12
Pour the egg mixture over the top, using a spoon to ensure everything is covered.
- Step 13
Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
18.8kcal (0.94%)
Protein
2.3g (4.5%)
Carbs
1.0g (0.36%)
Sugars
0.4g (0.76%)
Healthy Fat
0.4g
Unhealthy Fat
0.4g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
Tips & Tricks
Make sure the pan is not too hot when adding the cheese to ensure the bake rises well.
Feel free to customize the vegetables or cheese according to your preference.
FAQS
Can I use regular milk instead of almond milk?
Yes, you can substitute regular milk for almond milk.
What can I use instead of chicken sausage?
You can use turkey sausage or any other preferred sausage.
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare it the night before and bake it in the morning.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, this recipe is gluten-free as long as the hash browns are gluten-free.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Abigail Zysk
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