Description
Hearty sausage hashbrown breakfast casserole brings comfort and flavor to morning gatherings with its irresistible blend of savory ingredients. Cheesy layers and golden-brown edges promise a satisfying start that will keep hungry guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Starches:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 (30 ounces / 850 grams) bag frozen hashbrowns, thawed
Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese blend)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Create a welcoming culinary workspace by warming the oven to 375F (190C) and gently coating a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a light protective layer.
- Transform raw sausage into a flavorful foundation by sizzling it in a spacious skillet over medium flame, cooking until rich brown and completely tender. Eliminate excess lipids by draining thoroughly.
- Craft the base layer using evenly distributed thawed hashbrowns across the prepared dish. Artfully cascade the cooked sausage over the potato landscape, then blanket with a generous sprinkle of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Orchestrate a harmonious egg mixture by whisking eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl until seamlessly integrated.
- Gently cascade the egg blend across the layered composition, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Crown the casserole with a final dusting of cheddar cheese, then slide into the preheated oven.
- Allow the casserole to transform for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-kissed surface and firmly set eggs that indicate culinary perfection.
- Pause briefly to let the dish settle and stabilize, allowing flavors to meld. Slice with precision and optionally adorn with verdant green onions or delicate parsley sprigs for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Customize the sausage by using turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter, diet-friendly version that still packs tons of flavor.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to make this casserole a quick morning lifesaver, especially for busy families or meal preppers wanting easy breakfast options.
- Swap out regular hashbrowns for sweet potato hashbrowns to add extra nutrients and a subtle sweetness that transforms the classic breakfast dish.
- Enhance the protein content by adding crumbled bacon or diced ham alongside the sausage for a more substantial and hearty breakfast casserole that keeps you full longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 748 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg