Description
A hearty and delicious Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole perfect for a family brunch or meal prep. This casserole layers savory cooked sausage, crispy hash browns, and melted cheddar cheese, all soaked in a flavorful spiced egg and milk mixture, then baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 2 lb hot breakfast sausage
Hash Browns
- 1 (30-32 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Egg Mixture
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven 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 hot breakfast sausage until it is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat and set the cooked sausage aside.
- Cook Hash Browns: In the same skillet, add the frozen shredded hash browns. Cook them until they are lightly browned, adding a little oil if necessary for better browning. This step enhances flavor and texture.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the browned hash browns evenly across the bottom of the prepared 9×13-inch pan. Layer the cooked sausage over the hash browns, followed by sprinkling the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Mix Egg Custard: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and milk until well combined and smooth.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered hash browns, sausage, and cheese in the baking pan.
- Optional Refrigeration: At this point, you can cover the casserole and refrigerate it if you plan to bake it later. This allows flavors to meld and provides flexibility in timing.
- Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole the night before and refrigerate it before baking to save time in the morning.
- Substitute hot breakfast sausage with mild sausage or turkey sausage for a milder or leaner option.
- Feel free to add diced onions or bell peppers to the hash browns for extra flavor and texture.
- Ensure the eggs are fully set before removing from the oven to avoid any runny texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
