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Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

February 18, 2017

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Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole – Easy breakfast casserole with frozen hash browns, eggs, sausage and cheese. Can be an overnight, make ahead breakfast.

Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

This breakfast bake is so versatile.  It can be made in the morning when you are ready to bake it.  Or, it can be completely assembled the night before.

How to make Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole:

  • Add breakfast sausage to a large skillet.
  • Break it apart and cook it until it’s completely brown.  Drain off any fat.
  • Add frozen shredded potatoes, the cooked sausage, and shredded cheddar cheese to a large bowl.
  • Stir to combine.  Then, transfer to a large baking dish.
  • Add eggs, milk, salt, and pepper to a large bowl.
  • Whisk until well scrambled.  Then, pour the eggs over the hash browns.
  • Bake.

To make Overnight Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole:

  • Follow the recipe directions to assemble this casserole.
  • Cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator overnight.
  • In the morning, uncover the dish.  Let it sit at room temperature as the oven preheats.
  • Then, bake it the exact same way as listed in the directions.  The cooking time is the same either way.

Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

This easy breakfast casserole is a great make ahead breakfast or brunch recipe.  And, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd.

How to make a breakfast casserole with sausage and hash browns.

Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

 Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole recipe. Eggs poured over hash browns, sausage, & cheese; then baked. A great make ahead breakfast or brunch recipe to feed a crowd.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 7 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 17 minutes mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Amanda Finks
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5 from 33 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. breakfast sausage bulk, not link or patties
  • 24 oz. frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (about 8 cups)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Add the sausage to a large skillet and place over medium heat. Break the sausage apart with a wooden spoon.  Cook until the sausage is completely brown, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain off the fat.
  • Add the frozen potatoes, cooked and drained sausage, and cheese to a large bowl. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, salt, and pepper (I use the same bowl from step 3).
  • Pour the egg mixture over the hash brown mixture. Pat everything down with the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Bake for one hour. The center should be set and the edges should be golden brown.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time/overnight. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator after it is assembled. Remove the plastic wrap before baking as directed in the original recipe (same temperature and time).

Nutrition

Serving: 1/12th of the recipe | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 235mg | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 369mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 2mg
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword easy breakfast casserole, hash brown breakfast casserole, sausage hash brown casserole
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Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is adapted from:  Easy Breakfast Casserole

Also, check out my Customizable Baked Oatmeal Muffins.

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  1. Patty says

    June 24, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Does this freeze well? I am considering using this delicious recipe for meal prep.

    Reply
    • Patty says

      July 3, 2017 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      I just recently tried out this recipe as a freezer meal. I actually split the recipe between two disposable foil pans (so that is 6 servings per pan). Then, I cooked one for the week and froze the other pan for next week. I defrosted the frozen pan for a day in the refrigerator and then I cooked it using the exact same instructions as posted above. Turned out great! ??

      Reply
      • Laura says

        December 6, 2018 at 11:02 am

        Sorry, if this is a dumb question, but you cooked it and then froze it, or froze it uncooked?

        Reply
  2. Shannon says

    June 27, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    I have the same question if this can be froze

    Reply
  3. Nancy Rowse says

    November 19, 2017 at 7:44 am

    Can l defrost it in refrigerator the night before? Will that be long enough?

    Reply
    • Wendy says

      February 26, 2019 at 8:20 pm

      to defrost it, place it while frozen in a pan or bowl big enough for it to sit in.. Fill the bowl with COLD water making sure no water goes into the food. Let it sit on counter. It will thaw quickly. I do this with frozen meat too. Place the meat into a sealed baggy and place in a bowl of cold water.

      Reply
  4. Bryn says

    November 24, 2017 at 8:26 am

    A question – 24 oz does not equal 8 cups of hash browns it would actually be equal to 1 1/2 cups. Wondering which is correct – 8 cups of hash browns or 1 1/2 cups. Thanks

    Reply
    • VickiJH says

      December 15, 2021 at 1:28 pm

      24 oz package should measure 8 cups. Not sure where you are misunderstanding.

      Reply
      • k says

        January 25, 2024 at 10:31 am

        There are 8 ounces in one cup….therefore there would be 3 cups of hash browns, not 8. Hope this helps.

        Reply
    • k says

      January 25, 2024 at 10:31 am

      There are 8 ounces in one cup…therefore 3 cups are needed.

      Reply
    • Kels says

      June 9, 2024 at 3:57 pm

      24 oz would actually be three cups but you can just buy a 24 oz bag.

      Reply
  5. Diana Johnson says

    February 23, 2018 at 9:01 am

    5 stars
    Such a classic breakfast casserole recipe. Love it!

    Reply
  6. Alyssa says

    February 23, 2018 at 9:26 am

    5 stars
    Make ahead breakfasts are the best! This casserole would be a big hit in my house.

    Reply
  7. Mary beth says

    May 26, 2018 at 11:15 am

    Could this be made two days in advance?

    Reply
  8. Cindy says

    November 25, 2019 at 5:28 pm

    5 stars
    Made this Sunday morning and it was excellent!

    Reply
  9. Jan says

    December 24, 2019 at 6:46 pm

    5 stars
    There are alot of additional ingredients that can be added…add diced onion and bell pepper to you sausage while Browning and add diced tomato (remove seeds and core) sprinkle Tomatoes over egg mixture and then add cheese….you can also add diced green chilies

    Reply
  10. Kerry says

    December 28, 2019 at 10:04 pm

    5 stars
    Very good recipe.

    Reply
  11. Shelley says

    October 31, 2021 at 12:21 pm

    5 stars
    This is my go to recipe. I add red pepper, two cups of cheese and green onion. Delicious!!

    Reply
  12. Deb says

    November 28, 2021 at 10:50 pm

    I ended up combining all ingredients but the hash browns Poured it over the potatoes and covered it for tomorrow morning. I hope it still turns out!!

    Reply
  13. Melaney says

    February 21, 2022 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    I make this recipe to take to work on our breakfast days. I whip it up the night before and put it in the refrigerator. The next morning while I’m getting ready, I pop it in the oven to bake. Easy Peasy! Everyone loves it and there is never any leftovers. I have made this with cubed hash brown potatoes and it is just as good. Thanks Amanda for this wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  14. Knikki says

    May 14, 2024 at 10:15 am

    This is my go to recipe! Very easy, nice base. Tastes great according to exact recipe and fun to play with by adding other seasonings and vegetables. Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Knikki says

    May 14, 2024 at 10:17 am

    5 stars
    Previous comment I forgot to rate! Five stars! This is my go to recipe! Very easy, nice base. Tastes great according to exact recipe and fun to play with by adding other seasonings and vegetables. Thank you

    Reply
  16. Natalia says

    January 4, 2025 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe! I added sautéed onions and bell peppers for more veggies!

    Reply
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