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Ultimate Make-Ahead Sausage and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

A hearty slice of baked breakfast casserole featuring layers of eggs, sausage, and melted cheddar cheese.
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This hearty breakfast casserole uses sausage, eggs, and hash browns. You can prepare it the night before for a stress-free morning bake, making it ideal for feeding a crowd at brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
  • 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the thawed hash browns evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle the cooked sausage, chopped onion, and bell pepper over the hash brown layer.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
  5. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and hash brown layers in the dish.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. You can refrigerate it at this stage for up to 12 hours for make-ahead preparation.
  7. If baking immediately, place the covered dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes. If baking from the refrigerator, add 5-10 minutes to the initial covered baking time.
  8. Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  9. Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  10. Let the breakfast casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, assemble all ingredients except the cheese the night before. Cover and refrigerate. In the morning, let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes while the oven preheats, then proceed with baking instructions, adding time as noted.
  • You can substitute bacon or ham for the breakfast sausage if desired.
  • Use frozen hash brown patties instead of shredded if that is what you have available; cut them into small pieces before layering.

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