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Crispy Breakfast Potato Casserole with Sausage and Peppers

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A quick and easy breakfast casserole featuring crispy potatoes, savory Italian sausage, and sweet bell peppers, perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 12 ounces Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casing removed)
  • 1 cup mixed bell peppers, diced (red, yellow, and green)
  • ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup whole milk (or dairy-free milk alternative)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with olive oil.
  2. Parboil the cubed potatoes in salted boiling water for 5 minutes until just tender but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it into small pieces, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving drippings in the skillet.
  4. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and oregano until smooth.
  7. Spread the parboiled potatoes evenly in the greased casserole dish. Spoon the sausage and pepper mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  8. Pour the egg mixture gently over everything, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until eggs are set and the top is golden brown and bubbly. If cheese browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 20 minutes.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired.

Notes

Parboiling the potatoes is key to achieving crispy edges without drying out. Rest the casserole after baking to allow eggs to set fully. For extra crispy top, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning. This recipe is naturally gluten-free; for dairy-free, substitute cheese and milk with plant-based alternatives.

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