Description
A cheesy and filling breakfast casserole made with sausage, eggs, hash browns, and cheese, perfect for busy mornings or family brunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 package Frozen hash browns (Shredded or diced)
- 1 pound Sausage (Pork, turkey, or spicy)
- 6 large Eggs (Bind ingredients together)
- 1 cup Milk (Or half and half)
- 2 cups Cheese (Sharp cheddar or your choice)
- 1 medium Onion (Optional, for added flavor)
- 1 medium Bell pepper (Optional, for added flavor)
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (To taste)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (To taste)
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and crumbled. Drain excess grease.
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Spread the hash browns evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. Optional: sprinkle onions and bell peppers on top.
- Scatter the cooked sausage over the hash browns. Add a generous layer of cheese, reserving some for the top.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layers in the baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered until the center is set and the top is lightly golden, about 45 minutes.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning. It can also be frozen for later use. Make sure to avoid watery hash browns for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Cuisine: American