Description
A make-ahead breakfast casserole with crispy hash browns, savory sausage, melted cheddar cheese, and a fluffy egg custard, perfect for holiday mornings or feeding overnight guests.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds hot breakfast sausage
- 1 (30-32 ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until fully cooked and crumbly. Drain the fat and set aside.
- Add the frozen hash browns to the skillet and cook over medium heat until lightly browned and crispy.
- Spread the browned hash browns evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Distribute the cooked sausage evenly over the hash browns, then sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered hash browns, sausage, and cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, consider browning the hash browns for extra flavor and texture. You can also make this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American