1-First Steps: Preheat and Prep Start by preheating the oven to 350°F if baking right away. Grease a 9×13-inch pan or 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

2-First Steps: Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains, breaking it up with a spoon, then drain the fat. This step adds that savory flavor everyone loves in a hashbrown breakfast casserole recipe.

3-Mixing and Baking: In the prepared dish, combine the hash browns, cooked sausage, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and 1 ½ cups of the cheese. Mix gently and spread evenly for an even bake.

4-Mixing and Baking: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, evaporated milk, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until well combined. Pour this mixture over the hash brown blend and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese on top.

5-Mixing and Baking: Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight if you want, or bake immediately. For external insights on nutrition, check out sausage nutrition details to see how it fits into balanced meals.

6-Baking and Finishing: Bake uncovered for 55-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. If it was refrigerated, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes first, as this may add cooking time.

7-Baking and Finishing: The total prep time is about 20 minutes, cook time around 1 hour 10 minutes, for a full 1 hour 30 minutes. This makes 8 servings, perfect for families or meal prep.