Description

A freezer-friendly, make-ahead breakfast casserole featuring crispy hash browns, savory sausage, and sharp cheddar cheese. This hearty dish is perfect for busy mornings and feeds a crowd.

Ingredients

Scale

32 oz frozen shredded hash browns
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or hot)
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Optional: 1/2 cup diced bell peppers, 1 cup chopped spinach, 1/2 cup crumbled bacon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Thaw hash browns if frozen solid. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Dice onion and mince garlic. Grate cheese if not pre-shredded. Whisk eggs and heavy cream in a large bowl with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through (8-10 minutes).
Add diced onion to the skillet in the last 2 minutes of cooking sausage until soft and translucent.
Drain sausage and onion thoroughly on paper towels to remove excess grease.
In the mixing bowl with the egg mixture, add the hash browns, cooked sausage/onion mixture, and shredded cheese. Fold gently to combine.
Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Press down slightly with the back of a spoon.
Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set (knife inserted comes out clean).
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure hash browns are thawed and dried to prevent sogginess. Drain sausage grease thoroughly. Let casserole rest for 10 minutes after baking to allow eggs to set. Can be frozen raw or baked for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square slice
Calories: 380
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 650
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 2
Protein: 22

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