Hearty Make-Ahead Breakfast Bake

Name: Hearty Make-Ahead Breakfast Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 lb Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast; 2 tsp Dry Mustard; 12 whole Eggs; 1.5 cups Evaporated Milk; 0.5 cup Half & Half; 24 oz Hash Brown Patty; 1.5 tsp Onion Powder; 0.5 lb Pork Sausage; 0.5 tsp Salt; 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese; 0.5 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Breakfast 🍳 American High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Comfort-Food

Hearty Make-Ahead Breakfast Bake layers savory pork sausage, smoky ham, and crispy hash brown patties with creamy eggs and a blend of Monterey Jack and sharp Cheddar. The rich, custardy interior contrasts with cheesy tops and a gentle kick of dry mustard and onion powder. It’s ideal for prepping the night before for holiday mornings, weekend brunch, or feeding a hungry crowd.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr 5 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
3

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
4

Transfer to a large bowl.
5

Add hash browns, ham, Monterey Jack cheese, dry mustard, and onion powder to the sausage and mix to combine.
6

Pour the mixture loosely into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
7

Whisk eggs, evaporated milk, half-and-half, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
8

Pour evenly over the hash brown mixture, cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
9

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
10

Add Cheddar cheese and cover again.
11

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
12

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
13

Remove the foil and continue baking, uncovered, until the cheese is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes more.
14

Let it stand for 10 minutes to firm up before serving.