Sausage and Egg Brunch Bake
Wake up your weekend with the irresistible Sausage and Egg Brunch Bake—a hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for lazy mornings or special family gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe layers crispy shredded hash browns, savory crumbled breakfast sausage, and a rich, fluffy mixture of eggs, milk, and sharp cheddar cheese, all baked to golden perfection. The addition of green onions adds a fresh, subtly peppery twist, while a hint of optional hot sauce provides a customizable kick. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll have a satisfying, protein-packed brunch centerpiece ready to serve in under an hour. Whether paired with fresh fruit, a side salad, or buttered toast, this comforting dish is guaranteed to make any breakfast or brunch unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
- 1 tablespoon optional hot sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and set the sausage aside to cool slightly.
Spread the frozen hash browns evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish. Layer the cooked sausage over the hash browns.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and optional hot sauce until well combined.
Stir 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the chopped green onions into the egg mixture.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash browns and sausage in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining green onions on top before serving.
Slice into squares and serve warm. Optionally, drizzle with additional hot sauce or serve with a side of fresh fruit or toast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 284.0 g | 364% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.5 g | 582% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2047 mg | 682% | |
| Sodium | 10833 mg | 471% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.9 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 173.6 g | 347% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 2007 mg | 154% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 5267 mg | 112% | |
*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.
