Description
This hearty breakfast casserole combines crispy hash browns, savory sausage, melted Cheddar cheese, and a flavorful egg mixture, all baked to perfection. It’s an ideal make-ahead dish perfect for weekend brunches or feeding a crowd, offering a comforting and satisfying start to the day.
Ingredients
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Hash Browns
- 1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
Egg Mixture
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Cheddar Cheese
- 12 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Prepare your workspace by assembling all ingredients needed for the casserole.
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer hash browns. Spread the thawed hash brown potatoes evenly in the prepared dish, creating a uniform base.
- Cook sausage and onion. Place the sausage and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is browned and crumbled, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Make egg mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Assemble casserole. Pour the egg mixture over the hash browns in the dish. Sprinkle with half of the shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Add sausage and cheese. Spread the cooked sausage and onion mixture evenly over the eggs, then sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar cheese.
- Bake covered. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Finish baking. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden.
- Rest before serving. Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add chopped peppers or hot sauce to the egg mixture.
- You can prepare this casserole a day in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- Optional toppings include chopped chives, sliced green onions, or additional cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
