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Breakfast · Easy

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

This sausage and egg breakfast casserole layers hash browns, sausage, and eggs for a hearty make-ahead brunch dish that bakes in about 45 minutes.

15Prep min
40Cook min
55Total min
  • 1 lbbreakfast sausage, crumbled
  • 4 cupsfrozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 8eggs
  • 1 cupmilk
  • 2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese
  • to taste salt, black pepper, garlic powder
  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up as it cooks; drain excess fat.
  3. 3Spread the hash browns evenly in the baking dish and top with the cooked sausage and half the cheese.
  4. 4Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then pour evenly over the layers.
  5. 5Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  6. 6Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the eggs are set and the top is golden.

Make it yours

  • Add diced bell pepper and onion for extra vegetables.
  • Use turkey sausage for a leaner version.
  • Assemble the night before and refrigerate for an easy morning bake.

Good with

  • Fresh fruit
  • Buttered toast
  • Hot sauce or salsa

Good questions, answered.

Can I assemble this the night before?

Yes, assemble everything, cover, and refrigerate overnight, then bake in the morning, adding a few extra minutes if going in cold.

Can I use fresh potatoes instead of frozen hash browns?

Yes, shredded fresh potatoes work too; squeeze out excess moisture first for the best texture.