Description
A hearty, cheesy, and comforting casserole made with savory sausage, crispy hashbrowns, and melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner—this crowd-pleaser is easy to make ahead and guaranteed to satisfy. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or serving a weekend brunch, this recipe is a go-to favorite that everyone will ask for again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 6 cups frozen hashbrowns, thawed and patted dry
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the sausage until browned. Drain and set aside.
- Spread half of the hashbrowns in the bottom of the baking dish. Drizzle with half the melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Layer the cooked sausage evenly over the hashbrowns. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
- Top with the remaining hashbrowns. Drizzle the rest of the butter over the top. Season again lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour evenly over the casserole layers.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and set.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Make sure hashbrowns are thawed and dry to avoid sogginess.
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best melting texture.
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate overnight for easy baking the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 210mg