Hash Brown Sausage Egg Brunch Bake
Hearty hash brown sausage egg brunch bake with melty cheddar, baked until golden and set
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INGREDIENTS
Casserole
- 30 oz frozen shredded hash browns thawed and patted dry
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 cup bell pepper diced optional
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- cooking spray or oil for greasing
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions optional for garnish.
Egg Mixture
- 10 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika optional.
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep
- heat oven to 350 F
- grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish
- cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through then drain
- in a large bowl mix hash browns with melted butter then fold in cooked sausage
- onion
- bell pepper
- and 1.5 cups cheddar then spread evenly in the baking dish.
Bake
- whisk eggs with milk
- salt
- pepper
- and seasonings until smooth
- pour egg mixture evenly over the hash brown mixture and gently press to help it absorb
- sprinkle remaining 0.5 cup cheddar on top
- bake until center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean about 45 to 55 minutes
- rest 10 minutes before slicing and garnish as desired.
Notes
1. Use thawed hash browns and remove excess moisture for best texture; swap sausage with cooked bacon or diced ham; add 1 to 2 cups spinach or mushrooms sautéed and cooled; assemble the night before and refrigerate then bake adding 5 to 10 minutes if cold; freeze baked portions and reheat covered until hot
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g