Description
A simple and delicious make-ahead breakfast casserole featuring sausage, cheese, and hashbrowns. Perfect for busy mornings or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 (32 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 cup chopped onion (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, thawed hash browns, and chopped onion (if using).
- Stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and hash brown mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a quicker prep, use pre-cooked sausage crumbles.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and nutrients.
- If you prefer a firmer casserole, reduce the milk to 3/4 cup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg