Description
A hearty, make-ahead breakfast casserole loaded with eggs, cheese, and savory breakfast favorites, perfect for feeding a crowd. This comforting dish combines fluffy eggs, crispy sausage, golden hash browns, and melted cheddar cheese baked to perfection for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups frozen hash browns
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Layer Hash Browns and Sausage: Spread the frozen hash browns evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage evenly over the hash browns.
- Mix Eggs and Milk: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine and Top with Cheese: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash browns and sausage in the baking dish. Then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving to let it set for easier cutting.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled the night before, covered, and refrigerated to bake fresh in the morning for convenient meal prep.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute turkey sausage and reduced-fat cheese.
- Frozen hash browns provide a crispy texture after baking; thawing is not necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
