Cheesy Breakfast Brunch Recipe

Name: Cheesy Breakfast Brunch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb sausage; 4 cups diced potatoes (diced very small, this is about 5-6 small potatoes); ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 -8 eggs, beaten (the original calls for 6 but mine were small so I used 8); 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided); 4 ounces fresh baby portabella mushrooms; ¼ cup vegetable oil, for frying potatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can crescent rolls; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Brown sausage and drain.
3
Heat oil in a non stick pan over medium heat.
4
When very hot, but not smoking, add potatoes and brown them very well until crispy (this will take about 20-25 minutes).
5
Drain on paper towel.
6
Line a lightly sprayed pie plate with the crescent rolls, points in the middle.
7
Leave a little space between each one then work the dough with your hands to cover the entire pie plate.
8
Add sausage and cover with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
9
Add the crisp potatoes and cover with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
10
Lay the mushroom on top of the potatoes.
11
Add salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to the egg mixture and pour over the top.
12
Bake for 35 minutes.
13
The last 10 minuutes add 1/2 cup cheddar cheese to top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb sausage, 4 cups diced potatoes (diced very small, this is about 5-6 small potatoes), ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 6 -8 eggs, beaten (the original calls for 6 but mine were small so I used 8), and more.

Yes, Cheesy Breakfast Brunch falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Breakfast Brunch

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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