Description
Hearty cheesy sausage hashbrown bake delivers comfort straight from Midwestern kitchens, blending crispy potatoes with savory sausage and melted cheese. Generous portions and simple ingredients make this casserole a crowd-pleasing dinner that satisfies hungry families with pure, delicious warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
Potatoes:
- 20 oz frozen hashbrowns
- 1/2 cup diced onions
Seasoning and Liquid:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, brown the breakfast sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbly pieces until fully cooked and no pink remains.
- Drain excess grease from the sausage and transfer the meat to a paper towel-lined plate to remove additional fat.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Add frozen hashbrowns and diced onions to the egg mixture, stirring to ensure even coating and distribution of seasonings.
- Fold in the cooked sausage crumbles and half of the shredded cheddar cheese, mixing gently to incorporate all ingredients.
- Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole for a golden, melty finish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to firm up and cool slightly.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Hack: Mix the egg mixture and hashbrowns the night before to save morning cooking time and let flavors meld overnight.
- Customize Heat: Add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick that transforms the classic breakfast casserole.
- Low-Carb Option: Replace hashbrowns with cauliflower rice or diced zucchini for a lighter, vegetable-packed alternative that maintains the dish’s creamy texture.
- Protein Boost: Experiment with different protein options like chorizo, turkey sausage, or even crumbled bacon to vary the flavor profile and nutritional content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 458
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg