Breakfast Casserole

Name: Breakfast Casserole
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. bulk pork sausage; 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups (12 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 12 large eggs, beaten; 2 cups milk

Glycemic Load: 5.5 (Low)

446 calories per serving

Serves: 9

Cook: 50 minutes

Original recipe: family.bennernet.com

About This Calculation

Breakfast Casserole has a low glycemic load of 5.5 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are frozen hash brown potatoes (GL 4.7), milk (GL 0.8). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.