Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Start your morning off right with this irresistible Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole, a crowd-pleasing dish packed with layers of flavor and hearty ingredients. This easy-to-make recipe features a base of crispy frozen hash browns topped with savory breakfast sausage, sautéed onions, and bell peppers, all enveloped in a creamy egg and milk mixture. Finished with a generous layer of golden, melted cheddar cheese, this casserole is baked to perfection for a satisfying breakfast or brunch centerpiece. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, it’s a comforting, make-ahead meal that’s sure to impress your family or guests. Whether you're hosting a weekend brunch or prepping for a busy weekday morning, this recipe is a must-try — simple, delicious, and baked in just under an hour!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Frozen hash browns (shredded)
• 1 pound Breakfast sausage (ground)
• 8 pieces Large eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 1 medium Green bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing the dish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and drain any excess grease.

Step 4

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and green bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Spread the frozen hash browns evenly across the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Layer the cooked sausage, sautéed onions, and green bell peppers evenly over the hash browns.

Step 7

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until fully combined.

Step 8

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Step 10

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your hearty breakfast casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2802.9 grams (2802.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4778

Total Fat 313.90g	402%
Saturated Fat 129.90g	650%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 2096mg	699%
Sodium 11233mg	488%
Total Carbohydrate 290.20g	106%
Dietary Fiber 27.20g	97%
Total Sugars 32.80g
Protein 201.10g	402%

Vitamin D 592IU	2959%
Calcium 2672mg	206%
Iron 20mg	108%
Potassium 5953mg	127%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.0%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 24.2%