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Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

A comforting casserole filled with sausage, hash browns, and cheesy goodness, perfect for brunch or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb ground pork sausage
  • 4-5 medium potatoes, grated (or 4 cups frozen hash browns) Use frozen hash browns for a time-saver.
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 large bell pepper, diced For freshness.
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Optional, adds flavor.
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • Cooking spray or butter, for greasing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large frying pan over medium heat, brown the ground pork sausage, breaking it up as it cooks until halfway browned. Add the diced onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add diced bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes. If desired, add halved cherry tomatoes.
  4. If using fresh potatoes, grate them and squeeze out excess moisture to avoid a soggy casserole.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Layer grated potatoes evenly in the baking dish, followed by the sausage and vegetable mixture, and 1.5 cups of shredded cheese.
  2. Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring it fills all corners.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Serving
  1. Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes before cutting it into squares. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Use frozen hash browns to save time. If the casserole is watery, squeeze excess moisture from the potatoes or bake longer. You can add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.