If you need a hearty breakfast dish to feed a crew in a hurry, this is the recipe for you! This simple Bisquick casserole is delicious, filling, and comes together quickly and easily.
Breakfast Casseroles are Perfect for a Crowd
And that’s exactly what I had before me this morning as I whipped up this casserole. Once a month I take breakfast to a group of senior citizens as an inner-city apartment complex. We play bingo and have a great time.
Every month I try to think of new and interesting things to take. I’ve already made myEasy Hashbrown Casserole . And my The Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Casserole. One month I even made a delicious Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding
Today I happened to have a jumbo box of Bisquick on hand, which I purchased to make my Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls. (Those turned out great, by the way!) With so much Bisquick on hand, it just made sense to make another casserole using that.
Can I Make a Casserole out of Bisquick?
You can, and you should! I just love the convenience of Bisquick and it works as a foundation for many great recipes.
I found this recipe at Gonna Want Secondsand knew right away it would be perfect. With that much biscuity topping, I knew it would fill tummies. And with sausage, egg, milk, and cheese, I knew it would be delicious!And talk about an easy breakfast recipe!
I will share more of my thoughts about this dish below but let’s dive right in, taking a peek at the ingredients.
Bisquick Breakfast Casserole Ingredients
You will find a full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. These are simple ingredients you might already have in your kitchen.
- 1 16-ounce package Jimmy Dean sausage, regular
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper
- 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1 bag grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Bisquick
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 large eggs
How to Make this Savory Breakfast Casserole
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spray 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Dice onion and pepper.Saute sausage, onion, and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat, chopping sausage into small pieces as it cooks.
Remove sausage mixture and drain on paper towels, leaving oil in pan.
Put uncooked hash browns into the prepared baking dish and add the cooked sausage and vegetables. Add half of the grated cheese and stir well.
Combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, whisking well.
Stir in the Bisquick into the egg mixture and pour it over the other ingredients.There’s no need to stir the Bisquick mixture. It will settle down into the other ingredients as it bakes.
Place in preheated oven.
Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Add the remaining cheese and bake for about five minutes until it is melted.
Remove from the oven and place on wire rack to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve and enjoy!
Store leftovers in refrigerator tightly covered in plastic wrap (or in an airtight container). They should stay good up to three days. You can freeze this dish in serving-sized squares, (perfect if you like to meal prep). Be sure to use freezer bags. They will stay good in the freezer up to two months.
Note: You can make this casserole ahead of time and cook it the next morning.
What to Expect from this Savory Casserole
I wasn’t sure what to expect. Mine looked a bit dry on top so I was concerned the whole thing would be dry. Thankfully, I was wrong! The ratio of bread to the other ingredients was just right. (In other words, it didn’t feel “bready.”) Talk about a tasty breakfast!
The flavor of the sausage came shining through, as did the softness of the potatoes. I thoroughly enjoyed this dish, and so did the ladies at our gathering. In fact, there wasn’t a crumb left in the dish when I got ready to leave! I can’t wait to make this one again and again.This easy recipe is sure to be a favorite in your house, too!
Variations on this Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe
When I do make this delicious casserole again, I might change a few things up. Here are some ideas that come to mind:
Mexican: I think it would be fun to add spicy sausage and some green chiles to this dish. Ole! Top with sour cream and salsa, if you like.Add green bell peppers along with the red, if you like. (Green peppers have a stronger flavor.) You could use sharp cheddar cheese or even pepper jack.
Italian: You can take this dish to a completely different level by adding Italian seasonings and Italian sausage. (Delicious!) If you go this route, choose Mozzarella cheese, or perhaps Parmesan.
Bacon: This is an easy swap. Fry (or bake) a full package of thick bacon and us it in place of sausage. Delicious!
Cheeseburger: Skip the pork sausage and use ground beef, along with cheddar cheese. Talk about a great option! And this would be perfect for lunch or dinner, (and simple to make).
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole: Skip the hash browns and place tater tots on the bottom of the casserole dish. Then prepare as instructed.
Other Breakfast Dishes from Out of the Box Baking
If you like a great Bisquick breakfast bake, you’re going to love this dish! And if you enjoy breakfast foods, we’ve got you covered! Check these out:
Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole: If you’re looking for a breakfast casserole that hearty and rich, but a little different from the plain Jane version, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how I make my super-special Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole.
Easy Cranberry Breakfast Cake: If you love a luscious coffee cake but also love the luscious twang of cranberries, this is the recipe for you! This easy breakfast cake comes together so easily and best of all, it’s from scratch!
Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding: If you love a sweet creamy dessert that’s pudding-like in consistency you’re going to enjoy this old-fashioned rice pudding!
Apple Pie Monkey Bread Casserole: If you love the ease of a simple monkey bread but want to add sautéed apples, this is the recipe for you! This one bakes up in a casserole dish. It’s easy to serve and oh, so tasty! Perfect for fall or any time of year!
Simple Breakfast Sausage Casserole: If you’re looking for a quick and easy breakfast casserole, one sure to please a crowd, this is the recipe for you! It’s warm, delicious, and packed full of flavor!
That’s it for this post, friends! I hope you enjoyed this delicious bisquick breakfast casserole recipe.
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Bisquick Breakfast Casserole
Yield: 24
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
If you need to feed a crew in a hurry, this is the recipe for you! This simple Bisquick casserole is delicious, filling, and comes together quickly and easily.
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce package Jimmy Dean sausage, regular
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper
- 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
- ?1 bag grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Bisquick
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with baking spray.
- Dice onion and pepper.
- Sautee sausage, onion, and pepper in a large skillet, chopping into small pieces.
- Remove sausage and drain on paper towels, leaving oil in pan.
- Put uncooked hash browns into the prepared baking dish and add the cooked sausage and vegetables. Add half of the grated cheese and stir well.
- Combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, whisking well.
- Stir in the Bisquick and pour it over the other ingredients.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Add the remaining cheese and bake for about five minutes until it is melted.
- Remove from the oven and place on wire rack to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Store leftovers in refrigerator covered in plastic wrap. They should stay good up to three days.
- You can freeze this dish in serving-sized squares. Be sure to use freezer bags. They will stay good in the freezer up to two months.
