Hearty Breakfast Sausage Bake
Hearty Breakfast Sausage Bake brings together a crisp buttery potato crust, browned sage sausage, and a creamy mix of cottage cheese and Cheddar for a rich, satisfying bite. The eggs bind everything into a tender, cheesy casserole with gentle onion sweetness. Perfect for a weekend brunch or make-ahead holiday breakfast when you want something warm and comforting.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Breakfast Sausage Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage in the hot skillet until browned evenly and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease.
- 3
In the prepared baking dish, stir together the shredded potatoes and butter; gently press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the dish.
- 4
In a bowl, mix together the sausage, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion, and eggs. Pour the mixture over the potatoes.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the casserole comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- 6
Enjoy!
- Calories 353.4 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 21.25 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 12.81 g 5%
- Total Fat 24.49 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 12.23 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 176.87 mg High 59%
- Sodium 801.85 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 0.73 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 273.95 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 359.03 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 27.98 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.87 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Breakfast Sausage Bake is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cottage Cheese, Diced Onion, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 353.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Breakfast Sausage Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cottage Cheese, Diced Onion, Diced Potatoes, Eggs. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Breakfast Sausage Bake?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 353.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Breakfast Sausage Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Hearty Breakfast Sausage Bake healthy?
- Hearty Breakfast Sausage Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 353.4 calories and 21.25 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 801.85 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.23 g (61% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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