Breakfast Casserole Hash Browns (Printable)

Cozy breakfast bake packed with crisp hash browns, sausage, eggs, and cheese for a satisfying start.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 32 oz frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ Meat & Vegetables

03 - 1 lb breakfast sausage, casing removed
04 - 1 cup diced onion
05 - 1 cup diced bell pepper

→ Egg Mixture

06 - 8 large eggs
07 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

→ Cheese

11 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss thawed hash browns with melted butter. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
03 - Bake the hash brown crust for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
04 - While the crust bakes, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat. Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
06 - Spread the sausage and vegetable mixture evenly over the baked hash brown crust. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses on top. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
07 - Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden.
08 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Feeds a crowd with minimal effort
  • Make-ahead friendly for busy mornings
  • Gluten-free adaptable
  • Great for meal prep and reheats perfectly
02 -
  • Packed with protein and keeps you full until lunch
  • Customizable with your favorite vegetables and meats
  • Meal preps and stores well for several days
03 -
  • Do not skip prebaking the hash brown crust or your base will be soggy. Always taste your sausage and vegetable mixture so you know if it needs any extra seasoning before layering in the casserole. Resist the temptation to cut right into it give it time to cool so you get those perfect breakfast squares every time.

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