Description
Hearty hashbrown breakfast casserole brings morning magic to your table with layers of cheesy, savory goodness. Crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and smoky bacon create a breakfast sensation that will satisfy your deepest cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 8 large eggs
Starch and Cheese:
- 1 (20 ounces/567 grams) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed and drained
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped onions
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by applying a light grease coating, then preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Create an even base layer using thawed hashbrowns, ensuring complete coverage of the dish bottom.
- Distribute cooked sausage crumbles across the hashbrown foundation, followed by a scattered layer of diced onions and bell peppers.
- Craft a robust egg mixture by thoroughly combining eggs with milk, incorporating seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Gently cascade the seasoned egg blend over the layered hashbrowns, sausage, and vegetables, allowing it to settle naturally.
- Generously crown the casserole with a blanket of shredded cheese, covering the entire surface.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the eggs solidify and the cheese develops a golden, crispy exterior.
- After removing from the oven, permit the casserole to rest and stabilize for 5-10 minutes, enabling easier slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure hashbrowns are thoroughly drained to prevent a watery casserole, which can make the bottom soggy and ruin the texture.
- Customize the protein by swapping sausage with bacon, ham, or vegetarian alternatives like plant-based sausage crumbles for dietary preferences.
- Prep ingredients the night before and assemble in the morning for a quick, stress-free breakfast that saves time during busy mornings.
- Add fresh herbs like chives or parsley on top after baking to boost flavor and create a vibrant, restaurant-style presentation that elevates the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg