Description
Hearty sausage hash brown breakfast casserole combines savory breakfast favorites in one comforting dish. Golden layers of crispy potatoes and spicy sausage create a morning meal that satisfies hungry diners with classic American breakfast flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound hot pork sausage
- 1/2 (30 ounces / 850 grams) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs, beaten
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the kitchen counter to streamline the cooking process, ensuring hash browns are fully thawed and ready.
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish or deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook pork sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbly pieces until thoroughly browned, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease completely.
- Whisk milk, eggs, and salt in a separate bowl until smooth and well combined, creating a creamy binding mixture for the casserole.
- Combine cooked sausage, thawed hash browns, Cheddar cheese, black pepper, and remaining salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Evenly spread the sausage and hash brown mixture into the prepared baking dish, then carefully pour the egg mixture over the top to create a uniform layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, watching for a bubbling, golden-brown surface. Cover with foil if edges brown too quickly.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for a few minutes to set, allowing for easier slicing and serving of this hearty breakfast dish.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild or spicy sausage depending on personal preference and family taste buds.
- Swap traditional pork sausage with turkey or plant-based alternatives for healthier protein options and dietary accommodations.
- Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the casserole soggy and maintain a crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg