This is the breakfast that clears the bay in seconds. Loaded with sausage, ham, peppers, and a blanket of melted cheese, this Firehouse Breakfast Casserole is built to feed a crew and keep everyone full through the morning run. It is hearty, simple, and perfect for meal prep or a weekend family breakfast.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6–8
Ingredients
1 lb breakfast sausage
8 oz diced ham
1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns
12 large eggs
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 jalapeños, diced
Optional: a shake of your favorite Unkie’s Seasoning blend
Instructions
1. Preheat and crisp the base - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and spread hash browns evenly across the bottom. Bake 15–20 minutes until lightly golden.
2. Cook the meat - Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside.
3. Sauté the vegetables - In the same skillet, cook onion, bell pepper, and jalapeños until softened, about 3–5 minutes.
4. Build the casserole - Layer sausage, ham, and sautéed vegetables over the baked hash browns.
5. Add the eggs - Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pour evenly over the casserole.
6. Top with cheese - Sprinkle cheddar and pepper jack evenly across the top.
7. Bake - Bake uncovered at 375°F for 45–50 minutes, until the center is set.
8. Rest and serve - Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
Cooking Tips & Notes
Swap in spicy sausage if you want extra heat
Letting the casserole rest helps it slice clean
Add cooked bacon or extra veggies to stretch the pan
Equipment Needed
9x13 baking dish
Large skillet
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Knife and cutting board
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat individual slices in the microwave or warm the full pan covered in the oven at 325°F until heated through. This casserole reheats extremely well and is perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts.
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