Cheesy Bacon and Sausage Breakfast Bake

Here is a Cheesy Bacon and Sausage Breakfast Bake with detailed, step-by-step directions. It’s hearty, creamy, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

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Cheesy Bacon and Sausage Breakfast Bake

Ingredients

Meat

• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 8 ounces breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)

Base

• 4 cups frozen hash browns (thawed) or diced cooked potatoes
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced (optional)

Egg mixture

• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Cheese

• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack

Optional toppings

• Green onions or chives, sliced

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Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Preheat and prepare

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2: Cook the bacon

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy.
3. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels.

Step 3: Cook the sausage

1. In the same skillet, add the sausage.
2. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked.
3. Drain excess grease if needed.

Step 4: Assemble the base

1. Spread hash browns evenly in the prepared baking dish.
2. Sprinkle the cooked sausage and bacon over the potatoes.
3. Add chopped onion and bell pepper.
4. Top with half of the shredded cheese.

Step 5: Prepare the egg mixture

1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Step 6: Assemble the bake

1. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the contents of the baking dish.
2. Gently press down so everything is covered.
3. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

Step 7: Bake

1. Cover loosely with foil.
2. Bake for 25 minutes.
3. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden.

Step 8: Rest and serve

1. Remove from oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes.
2. Slice and serve warm.
3. Garnish with green onions or chives if desired.

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Tips for Best Results

• Thaw and pat dry hash browns to avoid excess moisture.
• For extra creaminess, substitute half-and-half for milk.
• Make ahead by assembling the night before and baking in the morning.
• Check doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should come out clean.