Description
The Sausage Egg & Cheddar Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate one-dish meal that brings your favorite breakfast flavors together in one hearty and satisfying dish. Perfect for those busy mornings or leisurely weekends, this casserole allows families to enjoy a nutritious breakfast without the fuss of multiple pans and dishes. With its combination of savory sausage, creamy cheddar cheese, and crispy hashbrowns, this meal is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cup shredded hashbrowns, thawed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
2. Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Prepare the egg mixture by whisking together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until combined.
4. Layer the hashbrowns evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, followed by the cooked sausage.
5. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and hashbrowns, then top with shredded cheddar cheese evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the eggs are set, and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
7. Cool and garnish – Remove the casserole from the oven, let it sit for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh chives before slicing into squares for serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe! You can switch out the breakfast sausage for turkey sausage for a leaner option or use different cheese types like pepper jack for a spicy kick. Adding veggies like bell peppers or spinach can also lighten it up while keeping it delightful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Casserole
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg