Breakfast Hash Brown Casserole

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Start your morning off right with this hearty and satisfying Breakfast Hash Brown Casserole! Packed with layers of crispy hash browns, savory breakfast sausage, and gooey melted cheddar cheese, this baked dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whisked eggs and milk bring everything together in a creamy, flavorful base seasoned with garlic and onion powder, while a golden, cheesy topping adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to eight, this easy breakfast casserole is perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or holiday gatherings. Make it extra special by garnishing with fresh green onions for a pop of color and freshness. Ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this comforting casserole is a go-to recipe you'll want to make time and time again!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 50 min
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 32 oz frozen hash browns
• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp butter or cooking spray
• 2 tbsp green onions (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray and set it aside.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked. Break it into crumbles with a spatula as it cooks. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.

4. Add the frozen hash browns, cooked sausage, and 1.5 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Stir until everything is evenly combined.

5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

6. Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the center. You can check by inserting a knife or toothpick; it should come out clean.

8. Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

9. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions before serving for a pop of color and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (270.7g)

Calories		696
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		51.7 g	66%
	Saturated Fat	20.0 g	100%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	2.7 g
Cholesterol		236 mg	79%
Sodium		1568 mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate		31.7 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	3.0 g	11%
	Total Sugars	2.2 g
Protein		27.6 g	55%
Vitamin D		1.3 mcg	6%
Calcium		421 mg	32%
Iron		1.9 mg	11%
Potassium		697 mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3717 cal (66.2%%)

Protein: 885 cal (15.8%%)

Carbs: 1012 cal (18.0%%)