Description
A hearty and flavorful Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole perfect for a satisfying morning meal. This recipe combines savory breakfast sausage, crispy hash browns, melted cheddar cheese, and a seasoned egg custard baked to perfection, making it an ideal dish for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Potatoes
- 2 lb hot breakfast sausage
- 1 (30-32 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Dairy
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. 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 breakfast sausage until it is no longer pink in the center. Drain excess fat and set the sausage aside.
- Cook Hash Browns: Using the same skillet, add the frozen shredded hash browns. Cook until they are lightly browned, adding a little oil if necessary to prevent sticking. Then transfer the hash browns to the bottom of the prepared 9×13-inch pan.
- Assemble Casserole Layers: Evenly spread the cooked sausage over the hash browns layer, followed by sprinkling the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Mix Egg Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and milk until well combined.
- Pour and Refrigerate: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish. At this point, you may cover and refrigerate if you plan to bake it later.
- Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is slightly golden.
Notes
- You can prepare the casserole the night before by assembling it and refrigerating it before baking in the morning.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, use mild breakfast sausage instead of hot.
- To make cleanup easier, line the baking dish with parchment paper before spraying.
- For extra crispiness, broil the casserole for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Make sure the eggs are fully cooked and set before serving to ensure food safety.
