Wake Up Casserole
Wake Up Casserole combines sausage, hash browns, eggs, cottage cheese, jalapeños, and pepper jack for a hearty, cheesy breakfast bake perfect for family mornings or brunch gatherings.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 3 cups frozen hash browns
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 8 large eggs
- 1 can diced jalapeño peppers
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the oven and dish
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Prepare the potato layer
- In a medium bowl, combine the frozen hash browns with melted butter. Evenly spread this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.
Cook the sausage mixture
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the breakfast sausage with the onion, garlic, and diced jalapeños until the sausage is fully cooked and the vegetables are softened. Drain any excess fat.
Prepare the egg mixture
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, and the cooked sausage mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Assemble and bake
- Pour the egg and sausage mixture evenly over the hash brown base in the baking dish. Bake for 1 hour, or until the eggs are completely set and the top is lightly golden.
Finish and serve
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped chives before slicing and serving.
Notes
To make Wake Up Casserole gluten-free, ensure the breakfast sausage, ranch seasoning (if used), and diced jalapeños are certified gluten-free. The main components—eggs, hash browns, vegetables, and cheese—are naturally gluten-free, but always check packaging to avoid cross-contamination.