Easy Everyday Breakfast Bake
This easy breakfast bake is a perfect one-pan meal for a crowd, featuring savory sausage, colorful vegetables, and cheesy eggs.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish (9x13 inch)
- Large Skillet
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked diced potatoes or hash browns Optional
- Fresh parsley or chives Optional: for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain excess grease and transfer to the baking dish.
- Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper in the same skillet until softened. If using, add potatoes or hash browns and cook until slightly crispy, then spread over the sausage.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and vegetable layer in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden-brown.
- Let the breakfast bake rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This breakfast bake is highly customizable. Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms, or a different type of cheese. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture.