Description
A hearty and delicious Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole perfect for a nutritious morning meal or brunch. This casserole combines savory hot breakfast sausage, crispy hash browns, and melted cheddar cheese all bound together with a flavorful egg and milk mixture, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Potatoes
- 2 lb hot breakfast sausage
- 1 (30-32 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Dairy and Eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the hot breakfast sausage until it is no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Once cooked, drain excess fat and set the sausage aside.
- Cook Hash Browns: In the same skillet, add the frozen shredded hash browns and cook until they turn lightly brown and crispy. Add a small amount of oil if necessary to prevent sticking and to help with browning. Once cooked, spread the hash browns evenly in the bottom of the prepared 9×13-inch pan.
- Layer Sausage and Cheese: Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the hash browns, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Mix and Pour Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and milk until fully combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered hash browns, sausage, and cheese in the pan.
- Optional Refrigeration: Cover the casserole and refrigerate if you plan to bake it later. This step allows flavors to meld and offers flexibility in timing.
- Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the hot breakfast sausage with mild sausage if you prefer less heat.
- Adding a little oil when cooking hash browns prevents sticking and enhances crispiness.
- This casserole can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning for convenience.
- Ensure the eggs are fully cooked by baking until the center is set to avoid runniness.
- Feel free to add diced onions, bell peppers, or herbs for extra flavor.
