Description
This sausage hash brown breakfast casserole delivers everything I love about a slow morning made special savory sausage, crispy-edged potatoes, and eggs that hold everything together like a warm embrace. It’s hearty, humble, and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or prepping ahead for a cozy week of breakfasts.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 (20-24 oz) bag frozen hashbrowns, thawed
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter or cooking spray (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart. Once fully cooked, drain the excess grease.
- Spread the thawed hashbrowns evenly in the baking dish—this forms the crispy base.
- Top the hashbrowns with cooked sausage. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over everything.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients, making sure it seeps through the layers.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is just set.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. This helps it hold together when serving.
Notes
Pat hashbrowns dry before layering to avoid sogginess. Use freshly shredded cheese for best texture. Let it cool slightly before slicing. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in microwave or oven. For variations, use plant-based sausage, dairy-free cheese, or swap hashbrowns for riced cauliflower.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
