farmer’s breakfast casserole

This is a pretty simple breakfast recipe…we all need simplicity in our lives, right? Actually, this is a very adaptable recipe too.

It’s a good breakfast recipe for a crowd, especially when you’re looking for a savory recipe.

When I make this next, I’ll probably add lots of vegetables for additional flavor because, as it stood, this casserole was very basic. Not basic in a bad way, just basic. No frills. But good. It is pretty much a fast way to make scrambled eggs with cheese, sausage and hash browns for six people. Add some spinach, diced fresh tomatoes, fresh mushroom – whatever floats your boat, and I think you can take this casserole over the top!

Here are some combinations that I think sound good:

• Spinach, tomato, gyro meat, and feta cheese (instead of the cheddar)
• Sausage, roasted peppers, and mozzarella (instead of cheddar)
• Artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, fontina cheese
• Black beans and top with gaucamole, salsa and sour cream after baking
• Mushroom, spinach, tomato, and pepper
• Zucchini, portabello, red peppers, onion
• Smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, dill, capers
• Diced chicken, American cheese, and onions (chicken cheesesteak)

There are too many to name! What combinations do you think sound good?

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farmer's breakfast casserole

Cuisine Breakfast

Servings 6

Author Marie@FeelingFoodish

Ingredients

• 3 cups hash browns , thawed
• 1 lb turkey breakfast sausage , casings removed
• 6 eggs , lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a non-stick skillet, crumble and cook turkey sausage over medium high heat until browned and then set aside
3. In a medium sized bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and cheese
4. To assemble the casserole, line the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish with the thawed hashbrowns and pour egg mixture on top.
5. Sprinkle the cooked sausage on top
6. Bake the casserole for 40 to 50 minutes until eggs are set