I Couldn’t Believe How My Picky Eaters Devoured This Dish – It’s Now a Weekly Favorite in Our House!

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Description

This Sausage and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate comfort breakfast that’s hearty, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or even breakfast-for-dinner nights, this dish combines savory sausage, crispy hash browns, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese into one delicious bake.

It’s easy to prepare ahead of time and feeds the whole family, making it ideal for gatherings or meal prep. The best part? Even picky eaters can’t resist its creamy, cheesy goodness. One bite and it’s sure to become a regular on your weekly menu!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1 (20 oz) bag frozen hash browns (thawed)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
  3. Layer Ingredients: Spread the hash browns evenly in the baking dish. Top with cooked sausage and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
  4. Mix Eggs: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and seasonings.
  5. Pour & Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
  6. Bake: Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
  7. Cool & Serve: Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips

  • ✅ Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake fresh in the morning.
  • ✅ Extra Flavor: Add diced bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms for more texture and taste.
  • ✅ Cheese Swap: Try mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack for a flavor twist.
  • ✅ Crispier Top: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a golden, bubbly finish.
  • ✅ Freezer Friendly: Freeze baked portions for quick weekday breakfasts.

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