Description
Hearty sausage hashbrown casserole delivers comfort on cold mornings with layers of savory flavor. Crispy edges, melted cheese, and breakfast sausage create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground breakfast sausage
- 9 large eggs
Potato and Cheese Base:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) frozen hashbrown potatoes
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) milk
- 1 can diced green chilis, drained
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- In a hot skillet over medium-high heat, thoroughly brown the ground sausage, ensuring no pink remains. Transfer the cooked sausage to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, cook frozen hashbrowns until they develop a light golden color and mostly thaw, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, then create an even hashbrown base across the bottom.
- Distribute the browned sausage uniformly over the hashbrown layer.
- Generously scatter shredded cheddar cheese across the sausage, then sprinkle drained green chilis over the cheese.
- Whisk eggs with milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture across the layered ingredients, ensuring even coverage.
- Place the uncovered casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a set egg texture and light golden surface.
- Allow the casserole to rest for several minutes before slicing and serving to help it set properly.
Notes
- Swap sausage with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or vegetarian sausage for a meat-free version that maintains the dish’s hearty flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cheese and salt-free seasonings, perfect for those monitoring their salt intake without compromising taste.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding diced bell peppers or spinach, boosting vitamin content and creating a more colorful, nutrient-dense breakfast casserole.
- Make it gluten-free by ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially checking the sausage and hashbrowns for potential cross-contamination.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg