Description
Crispy hashbrown breakfast casserole delivers pure morning comfort straight from your kitchen to the table. Cheesy eggs, savory sausage, and golden potato shreds combine for a hearty breakfast that’ll make everyone rush to the breakfast nook.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound cooked sausage, crumbled
- 6 large eggs
Starches and Dairy:
- 1 package frozen hashbrowns (30 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your oven and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish. Grease the dish thoroughly to prevent sticking. Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Crumble 1 pound of sausage completely and chop ½ cup of onions and ½ cup of bell peppers into small, uniform pieces.
- Empty the entire 30 oz package of frozen hashbrowns into a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped vegetables and crumbled sausage. Mix these ingredients until well distributed.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a separate bowl. Pour in 1 cup of milk and add salt and pepper to taste. Whisk the mixture until the eggs are completely blended and smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the hashbrown combination. Stir everything together so each ingredient is evenly coated.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out to create an even layer across the pan.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole, covering the surface completely.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and checking that the center is set and firm.
Notes
- Fresh hashbrowns create the best texture, so shred potatoes right before mixing for maximum crispness.
- Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the casserole soggy.
- For a vegetarian version, swap sausage with mushrooms or plant-based protein crumbles.
- Customize the cheese by using pepper jack for extra kick or a blend of cheeses for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 553 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 235 mg