Hash Browns Breakfast Casserole

Start your morning on a hearty, flavorful note with this Hash Browns Breakfast Casserole, a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings. This recipe combines golden layers of crispy frozen hash browns with rich, savory toppings like crumbled breakfast sausage, smoky bacon, and colorful bell peppers, all brought together by a creamy egg and milk mixture. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and seasoned with garlic powder and black pepper, every bite delivers a perfect balance of texture and flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this bake-and-serve casserole is ideal for feeding a group or prepping ahead for a stress-free morning. Whether you're hosting a weekend brunch or meal-prepping for the week, this versatile casserole is sure to be a satisfying favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen hash browns
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage (crumbled)
• 1 cup cooked bacon (crumbled)
• 0.5 cup diced onion
• 0.5 cup diced bell peppers
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Sprinkle the cooked sausage, crumbled bacon, diced onion, and diced bell peppers evenly over the hash browns in the baking dish.

Step 5

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash browns and toppings.

Step 6

Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese, spreading it evenly across the entire dish.

Step 7

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

Step 8

After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into portions.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your hash browns breakfast casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2157.9 grams (2157.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5622

Total Fat 413.40g	530%
Saturated Fat 153.20g	766%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.20g
Cholesterol 2264mg	755%
Sodium 13594mg	591%
Total Carbohydrate 195.00g	71%
Dietary Fiber 20.10g	72%
Total Sugars 21.50g
Protein 282.90g	566%

Vitamin D 461IU	2305%
Calcium 3058mg	235%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 5817mg	124%

*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: 66.1%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 13.8%