Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns (Print View)

Crispy hash browns, sausage, eggs, and cheese baked in a hearty breakfast casserole. Easy, comforting, and filling.

# Components:

→ Meat Component

01 - 450 grams breakfast sausage, casings removed

→ Vegetable Base

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 900 grams frozen shredded hash browns, thawed

→ Dairy Elements

05 - 240 grams shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 60 milliliters milk or unsweetened lactose-free alternative
07 - 8 large eggs

→ Seasoning and Garnish

08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 0.5 teaspoon paprika
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley, optional for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until thoroughly browned. Break apart the meat with a spoon. Drain any excess rendered fat.
03 - Add the finely chopped onion and diced red bell pepper to the skillet with the cooked sausage. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables have softened. Remove the skillet from heat.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well incorporated.
05 - Evenly spread the thawed hash browns in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Distribute the sausage and vegetable mixture over the hash browns. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage mixture.
06 - Pour the prepared egg mixture evenly over all the ingredients in the baking dish. Gently shake or tap the dish to ensure the egg mixture settles throughout.
07 - Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
08 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
09 - Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses only a handful of common ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Takes just minutes to prep and comes out beautifully golden every time
  • Works great for meal prep you can enjoy it all week or freeze for later
  • Makes enough to feed a hungry crowd for breakfast or brunch
02 -
  • High in protein a filling start to the day
  • Can be made ahead for ultra easy mornings
  • A gluten free version is simple if you check the sausage and hash browns
  • Kids love it and it reheats perfectly the next day
03 -
  • Always thaw your hash browns well and squeeze out extra moisture if they are watery This helps get a crisp golden base
  • Do not skimp on the cheese for the best melty rich top
  • I learned that baking until the center is truly set means you can cut neat squares with no runny bits left behind
  • The casserole can be mixed and held in the fridge overnight then baked fresh making it easy for holidays or any day you want to sleep in

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