Cajun Breakfast Casserole

Name: Cajun Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 20 oz shredded hash browns, thawed; 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 celery stalk, diced; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 8 large eggs, whisked; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

A hearty morning casserole loaded with spicy andouille sausage, crisp holy trinity vegetables, and melted cheddar baked with shredded hash browns.

65 minEasyServes 8380 cal/serving

CajunBreakfastStovetop and OvenHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

20 oz shredded hash browns, thawed
12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalk, diced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
8 large eggs, whisked
1/2 cup whole milk
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook 12 oz sliced andouille sausage until browned and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, then remove from pan.
3

In the same skillet, saute 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 2 diced celery stalk for 5 minutes until tender.
4

Spread 20 oz thawed shredded hash browns in the prepared baking dish, then layer cooked veggies, 12 oz sliced andouille sausage, and 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese on top.
5

Whisk 8 whisked large eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning together in a bowl, then pour over the casserole.
6

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the eggs are set and top is lightly browned.

Questions

Can I make Cajun Breakfast Casserole dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup whole milk, 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cajun Breakfast Casserole keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Cajun Breakfast Casserole?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

Serve it with

Cajun Spiced Sweet Tea drink
Corn Maque Choux side
Salted Honeydew Sea Salt Cream Tea drink

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