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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

A hearty and delicious casserole combining sausage, eggs, and crispy hash browns, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb pork breakfast sausage
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 30 oz frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 whole green onions, sliced, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the pork sausage and chopped onion until they are browned. Drain any excess fat.
Forming the Casserole
  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Press the thawed, dried hash browns into the bottom of the dish to form a crust.
  2. Spread the sausage mixture evenly over the hash browns. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
Mixing and Baking
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Pour the egg mixture over the layers in the baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
  3. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes. The eggs should be set, and the top should be golden brown.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.

Notes

Make sure to squeeze the hash browns dry well; this helps achieve a crispy crust. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, like bell peppers or spinach, for extra nutrition. You can use different cheeses if you prefer, such as Monterey Jack or feta. You can prepare this casserole a day in advance; cover it and refrigerate overnight. It can also be frozen before baking for up to 2-3 months.