Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole

Perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast, this delicious casserole can be made ahead of time and warmed through for easy serving. This is also a great dish to take to a holiday potluck or brunch!

1 lb bulk pork or turkey sausage (you could also cook a pound of bacon or dice up a pound of ham)
1 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1 cup onion, finely diced
12 large eggs, beaten
2 cups half and half
2 tsp garlic powder, divided
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (can use pepper jack)
24 oz frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
chopped chives or scallions for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray, or coat with butter

In a large skillet, cook sausage completely. You want it in small crumbles. Transfer cooked sausage from skillet to large plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess fat. If there is some fat in the skillet leave it there - you may want to add a couple tablespoons of butter to the skillet if you need a little more fat to saute the onion and pepper. Add vegetables and saute on medium heat until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add onions and peppers to sausage and set aside.

Crack 12 eggs into a large bowl and whisk together. Add half and half, 1/2 tsp or garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir together. Add sausage, vegetables, and cheeses. Stir together with a spoon and set bowl aside.

In a large bowl toss hash browns with 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, and some salt and pepper to taste. Place frozen hash browns in the 9x13 baking dish. Pour egg mixture over the top allowing the egg liquid to seep down through the hash browns. Gently press down top with spatula.

Bake uncovered 45-50 minutes or until top is golden brown and eggs are set. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack. Garnish top with chives or scallions. Allow to rest 15 before cutting and serving.
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