Description
A hearty and delicious Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole featuring layers of shredded hash browns, savory sausage, diced peppers, and a creamy egg mixture baked to perfection with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a crowd or make-ahead breakfast.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 30 ounces shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 pound sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained
- ¼ cup onion, finely diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ½ green bell pepper, diced
- 8 eggs
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook sausage: Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
- Prepare egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine casserole ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded hash browns, diced onion, diced red and green bell peppers, cooked sausage, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly.
- Layer in baking dish: Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Add egg mixture: Pour the whisked egg mixture evenly over the hash brown mixture in the baking dish.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Optional overnight step: Cover the casserole and refrigerate overnight if desired to enhance flavors and ease morning preparation.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the casserole is cooked through, edges are lightly browned, and the center is set.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute sausage with a plant-based sausage or additional vegetables.
- Make sure to thaw the hash browns completely to ensure even cooking and proper texture.
- You can prepare this casserole the night before and bake it fresh in the morning for convenience.
- Feel free to add spices like garlic powder or paprika to enhance flavor according to your taste.
- Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a more pronounced cheesy flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
