Description
Cheesy Hash Brown Egg Casserole delivers pure comfort right from your kitchen, mixing crispy potatoes with fluffy eggs and savory cheese for a breakfast that seriously satisfies. Weekends become special when this hearty dish arrives at your table, ready to fuel morning adventures with delicious warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 (20-ounce) bag frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage (or crumbled bacon/diced ham)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half)
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of cooking spray or butter.
- Distribute the 20-ounce bag of thawed hash browns across the entire baking dish, creating an even base layer.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the hash browns for initial seasoning.
- Scatter 1 cup of cooked breakfast sausage across the potato layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously cover the sausage with 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, creating a delicious blanket.
- Crack 8 large eggs into a mixing bowl, then pour in 1 cup whole milk.
- Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and remaining salt and pepper to the egg mixture.
- Whisk the ingredients together until the seasonings are completely incorporated and the mixture looks smooth.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture over the hash browns, ensuring it covers every corner of the dish.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top turns golden and the center sets firmly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the layers to settle.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped chives on top for a bright, fresh garnish before serving.
Notes
- Thaw hash browns completely and pat dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture in your casserole.
- Consider using different proteins like bacon, ham, or chorizo for unique flavor variations.
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk to make this recipe dairy-free and suitable for lactose-intolerant guests.
- For a vegetarian version, replace sausage with sautéed bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms to keep the dish hearty and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg