Festive Easter Sunrise Sausage Casserole
Start your holiday morning with a hearty and flavorful Festive Easter Sunrise Sausage Casserole. This delightful dish layers savory Johnsonville breakfast sausage links, fluffy eggs, crispy hash browns, and melty cheddar cheese, all brought together by vibrant sweet red peppers and green onions. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this casserole can be prepared the night before, making it an excellent choice for brunch gatherings, family breakfasts, or special occasions. Enjoy the comforting tastes of breakfast combined in one delicious pan at your Easter celebration or any festive meal.
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage Links
2 (12 ounce packages)
Eggs
9 (large, beaten)
Milk
3 (cups)
Ground Mustard
1.5 (teaspoons)
Salt
1 (teaspoon (optional))
Refrigerated Shredded Hash Browns
2 (20 ounce packages, thawed)
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 (cups)
Sweet Red Pepper
0.5 (cup, diced)
Green Onion
0.33 (cup, thinly sliced)
Salsa or Picante Sauce
2 (cups (optional))
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Place the Johnsonville sausage links on a 15x10 inch baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the sausage is no longer pink, turning them halfway through cooking. Once done, drain the sausages and slice them into quarter-inch coins.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, ground mustard, and optional salt and pepper until well combined.
4
Fold in the thawed hash browns, sliced sausage coins, shredded cheddar cheese, diced sweet red peppers, and thinly sliced green onions. Mix everything until evenly distributed.
5
Pour the mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
6
Cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
7
About 30 minutes before baking, remove the casserole from the refrigerator to come to room temperature.
8
Uncover the dish and bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 65-70 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown on top.
9
Once baked, let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, accompanied by salsa or picante sauce, if desired.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Festive Easter Sunrise Sausage Casserole?
It is a hearty breakfast dish layering Johnsonville sausage links, eggs, hash browns, cheddar cheese, peppers, and onions, perfect for holiday gatherings.
What type of sausage is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for two 12-ounce packages of Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage Links.
How many eggs do I need?
You will need 9 large eggs, which should be beaten before mixing.
Can I make this casserole ahead of time?
Yes, the recipe is designed to be prepared and refrigerated overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
How do I prepare the sausage links?
Bake them at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until no longer pink, then drain and slice them into quarter-inch coins.
What kind of hash browns are required?
The recipe uses two 20-ounce packages of refrigerated shredded hash browns that have been thawed.
How much milk is included in the egg mixture?
The recipe requires 3 cups of milk.
What size baking dish is recommended?
You should use a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
What is the initial baking temperature for the sausage?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C) for the initial sausage cooking.
What is the final baking temperature for the casserole?
The casserole itself is baked at 350°F (175°C).
How long does the casserole take to bake?
It takes approximately 65-70 minutes in the oven.
What seasoning is used in the egg mixture?
The mixture is seasoned with 1.5 teaspoons of ground mustard and optional salt and pepper.
What kind of cheese is used?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
How much sweet red pepper should I use?
Use 0.5 cup of diced sweet red pepper.
How much green onion is added?
The recipe uses 0.33 cup of thinly sliced green onions.
What should I do before baking the refrigerated casserole?
Remove the dish from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking so it can come to room temperature.
How do I know when the casserole is finished baking?
The casserole is done when it is set and the top has turned golden brown.
Should I let the casserole rest after taking it out of the oven?
Yes, let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before slicing to help it set.
What can I serve with the casserole?
It is suggested to serve the dish warm with salsa or picante sauce on the side.
Is salt mandatory in this recipe?
No, the 1 teaspoon of salt mentioned in the ingredients is optional.
How many packages of hash browns are used?
The recipe calls for two 20-ounce packages of shredded hash browns.
Do I need to cover the dish while it is in the refrigerator?
Yes, cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil before refrigerating overnight.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
How do I mix the ingredients?
Whisk the liquid ingredients first, then fold in the hash browns, sausage, cheese, peppers, and onions.
How much salsa is suggested?
The recipe suggests 2 cups of optional salsa or picante sauce.
Can I use different types of peppers?
While the recipe specifies sweet red pepper, you can substitute other varieties depending on your preference.
How thick should the sausage slices be?
The sausage links should be sliced into quarter-inch coins.
What type of mustard is required?
The recipe uses ground mustard for flavor.
Can this recipe serve a crowd?
Yes, it is described as a perfect dish for feeding a crowd or large family gatherings.
Do I bake the casserole covered or uncovered?
The instructions indicate you should uncover the dish before baking it at 350°F.