Trader Joe’s Chicken Breakfast Sausage Recipe

This Trader Joe’s Chicken Breakfast Sausage Casserole is a sweet and savory breakfast bake, which features the famous Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausages and crispy potato tots. It’s the ultimate weekend brunch, ready in about 1 hour.

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Trader Joe’s Chicken Breakfast Sausage Casserole Ingredients

• 1 package (12 oz) Trader Joe’s Chicken Breakfast Sausage (Maple or Herb flavor)
• 1 package (28 oz) Trader Joe’s Potato Tots (frozen)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half)
• 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

How To Make Trader Joe’s Chicken Breakfast Sausage Casserole

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. Prepare the sausage: Remove the raw chicken sausages from their casings. (You can squeeze the meat out or slit the casing with a knife). Discard the casings.
3. Brown the meat: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage meat. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes).
4. Sauté veggies: Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Layer the base: Arrange the frozen potato tots in a single layer at the bottom of the greased baking dish. (If you want them extra crispy, you can bake the tots alone for 10 minutes first, but it’s not strictly necessary).
6. Add the filling: Spoon the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture evenly over the potato tots. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheese over the meat.
7. Make the custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until frothy and well combined.
8. Pour and top: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
9. Bake: Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes. The casserole is done when the eggs are set in the center (no liquid jiggle) and the edges are golden brown and bubbly.
10. Serve: Let the casserole cool for 5–10 minutes to set. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Recipe Tips

• Sausage Flavor: Trader Joe’s offers both “Maple” and “Herb” raw chicken breakfast sausages. The Maple flavor adds a fantastic sweetness that pairs perfectly with the salty tots and cheese.
• Casing Removal: Since these are raw sausages, removing the casings allows you to create a “sausage crumble” texture similar to traditional pork sausage gravy, ensuring you get meat in every bite.
• Make Ahead: You can assemble this casserole the night before. Cover it tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, bake it as directed (you may need to add 5–10 minutes to the cooking time since it’s cold).
• Vegetables: Feel free to add spinach or mushrooms to the sauté step for added nutrition.

What To Serve With Trader Joe’s Chicken Breakfast Sausage Casserole

• Fresh Fruit Salad: Berries and melon cut the richness.
• Hot Sauce: Sriracha or Cholula adds a nice kick.
• Coffee: Essential for brunch.
• Avocado: Sliced on top for creaminess.

How To Store Trader Joe’s Chicken Breakfast Sausage Casserole

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
• Reheat: Microwave individual slices for 1–2 minutes.
• Freeze: Bake, cool completely, and freeze individual squares wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 1 month.

Trader Joe’s Chicken Breakfast Sausage Casserole Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 380kcal
• Protein: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fat: 22g
• Saturates: 8g
• Sugar: 2g
• Salt: 0.9g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving (based on 8 servings).

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