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Easy Cheesy Sausage Egg and Cheese Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

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A comforting and easy breakfast casserole combining crispy hash browns, savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese, perfect for busy mornings or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups frozen hash browns (about 450g), thawed and patted dry
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (450g), bulk or links removed from casing
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200g), sharp or mild
  • 1 cup milk (240ml), whole or 2%
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula. Cook for about 7–8 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add chopped onion to the sausage pan and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and translucent.
  4. Spread thawed hash browns on a baking sheet and pat dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
  5. In a 9×13 inch oven-safe casserole dish, spread half of the hash browns evenly. Sprinkle half of the cooked sausage and onion mixture over the potatoes. Add half of the shredded cheese, then repeat layering with the remaining hash browns, sausage mixture, and cheese.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  7. Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered casserole. Press lightly with a spatula to help the mixture soak into the layers.
  8. Place casserole in the oven and bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until edges are golden brown and the center is set but slightly jiggly. If the top browns too fast, loosely cover with foil.
  9. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle fresh parsley or chives on top for garnish.

Notes

Dry the hash browns thoroughly to avoid sogginess. Pre-cook sausage fully to prevent greasiness. Use room temperature eggs for fluffier texture. You can assemble the casserole the night before and bake fresh in the morning, adding a few extra minutes to baking time if chilled. For a low-carb version, substitute hash browns with riced cauliflower or shredded zucchini.

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