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Sweet Maple Sausage Breakfast Casserole

A hearty Sweet Maple Sausage Breakfast Casserole made with savory pork sausage, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, eggs, sharp cheddar, and a lightly sweet maple glaze, baked until golden and satisfying.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork breakfast sausage casings removed
  • 4 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced onion

Egg and Dairy Mixture

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Maple Glaze

  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Seasonings and Garnish

  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Dice vegetables evenly, soak potatoes briefly, then drain and dry well.
  • Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium high heat for 6 to 7 minutes, then set aside, keeping the drippings.
  • Sauté potatoes, bell pepper, and onion in the skillet with butter until lightly golden and just tender.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, seasonings, half the cheese, maple syrup, Dijon, and vinegar until smooth.
  • Spread sausage and vegetables in a greased 9 by 13 inch dish, pour in the egg mixture, and top with remaining cheese and thyme.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes until set and golden, then rest 10 minutes before serving.