Description
This sausage hashbrown breakfast casserole delivers pure morning comfort straight from your kitchen to the table, packed with hearty ingredients that guarantee smiles around your breakfast spread.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen hashbrowns
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Crumble the 1 pound of breakfast sausage into a skillet, cooking over medium heat until the meat turns completely golden brown and no pink remains.
- Transfer the browned sausage to a spacious mixing bowl, keeping the delicious drippings in the pan.
- Add the entire 30 oz bag of frozen hashbrowns directly into the bowl with the sausage.
- Crack 8 large eggs into the mixture, carefully breaking each yolk and whisking them gently.
- Pour 1 cup of milk over the ingredients, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper throughout.
- Incorporate 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until all components are thoroughly combined.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the entire hashbrown mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Scatter the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the center sets and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to settle.
Notes
- Thaw frozen hashbrowns completely and pat dry to prevent a watery casserole and ensure crispy edges.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss for a unique flavor profile.
- Prepare this casserole the night before and refrigerate, letting the flavors meld overnight for an even more delicious breakfast.
- Add diced bell peppers or green onions for extra nutrition and a pop of color that makes your morning meal more exciting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg