Description
This Overnight Breakfast Burrito Casserole is a delicious, convenient make-ahead breakfast perfect for busy mornings or brunch gatherings. It combines savory breakfast sausage, crispy hash browns, melted cheddar cheese, and fluffy eggs wrapped in flour tortillas, baked to perfection. The casserole is prepared the night before and baked in the morning for a warm, hearty meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Hash Browns
- 1 (16-oz) roll breakfast sausage
- 1 (20-oz) package refrigerated hash browns
Cheese
- 2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
Tortillas and Seasoning
- 10 flour tortillas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray, for baking dish
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage until no longer pink. Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Hash Browns: In the same skillet, add the refrigerated hash browns and cook until they start to brown lightly, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Filling: In a bowl, mix together the cooked sausage, browned hash browns, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble Burritos: Divide the sausage and cheese mixture evenly among the 10 flour tortillas. Roll each tortilla tightly and place them seam side down into the prepared baking dish.
- Make Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the 6 large eggs and 2 cups half-and-half until completely combined.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the egg and half-and-half mixture evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish, ensuring all are covered.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and place in the refrigerator overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the eggs to soak in.
- Bake Covered: The next morning, preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Bake the casserole covered with foil for 30 to 40 minutes until the eggs are set.
- Add Remaining Cheese and Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Using refrigerated hash browns adds convenience but you can swap them with fresh grated potatoes for a fresher taste.
- Feel free to add diced vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This casserole can be customized by swapping sausage with breakfast bacon or chorizo.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For meal prepping, you can freeze the casserole before baking and cook it straight from frozen by increasing bake time by about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito casserole roll
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
Keywords: overnight breakfast casserole, breakfast burrito casserole, make ahead breakfast, sausage breakfast bake, hash brown casserole
