🥔 Sausage, Egg & Hash Brown Breakfast Bake 🍳

"Kick-start Your Morning with a Hearty, Healthy Bake!"

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb (16 oz) breakfast sausage
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
3. In a sizable bowl, whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together.
4. Stir in the hash browns and the cooked sausage.
5. Fold in 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese, reserving the remaining 1/4 cup for later.
6. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour the egg mixture evenly into it.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs set and the top turns golden brown.
8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and return to the oven until the cheese melts.
9. Let it cool slightly before serving. If desired, garnish with chopped green onions.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
Calories: 320 per serving
Protein: 21g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fat: 20g
Sodium: 670mg
Cholesterol: 195mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute the regular sausage with turkey sausage and use low-fat cheese.
- This bake can be prepared ahead of time, refrigerated overnight, and baked in the morning for a fuss-free breakfast.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes | Serving: 8 servings

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