This family favorite sausage hash brown breakfast casserole is full of savory sausage, hash browns, cheese, and protein-packed eggs. It's sure to be your new go-to dish when serving breakfast or brunch. You’ll love just how easy this casserole is to throw together and how quickly it disappears.
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What’s better than savory sausage, crispy hash browns, and eggs with cheese in the morning?
This tasty hash brown and sausage bake combines your favorite breakfast flavors to make a fluffy, delicious casserole that no one can resist.
This casserole is the perfect dish when you need to feed a group! It slices beautifully and is full of cheesy goodness that will be loved by kids and adults alike.
❤️ Why I Love This Recipe
- Easy. This recipe is quick to throw together, then you just pop it in the oven and wait for it to bake.
- Tasty. The classic breakfast flavors combine to create a savory and satisfying casserole you will want to whip up on the regular.
- Adaptable. Don’t have sausage? Try some crispy bacon. Make it vegetarian-friendly by ditching the meat in exchange for some of your favorite veggies.
🥘 Ingredients
This recipe calls for a few breakfast staples and is very forgiving if you need to make substitutions. You may need to scoop up some sausage and hash browns from the supermarket - but most of the ingredients are things you likely keep stocked in your fridge.
- 8 large Eggs- Eggs are the foundation of this casserole and hold everything together! Use room temperature eggs to avoid increasing the cooking time. Cold eggs will take longer to cook!
- Seasoning- Salt and pepper to your liking, but remember the sausage is salty as well (so don’t over-do it!) Garlic powder and onion powder compliment the other ingredients and add depth to the flavor of the eggs.
- 1 pound Sausage- Pork sausage is sold in chubs and comes in many different flavors. The original flavor is classic, but the hot and sage flavors are just as delicious!
- 20 ounces Hash Browns- Crispy, crunchy hash browns are the highlight of this casserole! This can be made with fresh hash browns or thawed frozen hash browns, whichever you have on hand!
- 1 ⅓ cups Milk- Milk makes the helps to make the eggs less dense and more fluffy!
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese- A medium-sharp cheddar is my cheese of choice. The sharpness of the cheddar cheese really compliments the savory flavor of the sausage, and it melts beautifully! However, this recipe will likely taste great with your favorite cheese or whatever kind you’ve got in your fridge.
- Bell peppers and/or Onions (Optional)- Give your casserole a tasty western twist by adding some bell peppers and onions! The bell peppers and onions give this breakfast casserole a boost in flavor and texture, plus a touch of color from the peppers.
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🔪 How To Make Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
This flavorful sausage and hash brown breakfast casserole will take just 15 minutes of prep before you can set a timer and forget it in the oven. No special tools or skills are necessary, this recipe is great for a beginner!
Brown the Sausage & Mix Eggs
- Prep. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and lightly grease or spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Brown the sausage. While your oven preheats, brown and crumble 1lb of sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat and drain the fat.
- Make the egg mixture. Next, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the 8 large eggs, 1 ⅓ cups milk, and seasoning (1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon onion powder).
Layer the Casserole
- Make the casserole. In your greased baking dish, layer the 20 ounces of hash browns, 1 pound cooked sausage, optional ingredients (red or green bell pepper and/or onions), and 1½ cups of the cheddar cheese, then pour the egg mixture over the top. Mix to combine the ingredients if desired, then top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake and serve. Place the casserole on the center rack and bake at 350℉ (175℃) for 55-60 minutes, or until the egg is fully cooked through to the center. Serve immediately when done.
This delicious breakfast casserole makes a filling meal all on its own. No need to make any side dishes, you can enjoy this hearty breakfast as-is.
If you are looking for something sweet to compliment the savory flavors of this casserole, my recipe for classic cinnamon rolls is sure to impress. It's perfect for a holiday get-together (or a typical Sunday morning). Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- To quickly bring eggs to room temperature, set them in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes.
- If choosing to add the optional bell peppers or onions and you want them softened, sauté them with the sausage as it browns.
- If you don’t have shredded hash browns on hand, I have also tried this recipe with frozen tater tots and found it to be just as tasty. Make sure they are fully thawed before making your casserole!
- If you have a larger bag of hash browns and want to use it up, this recipe can accommodate 32 ounces (2 pounds) of hash browns.
- Need to feed a crowd? Try using 10 large eggs or 2 pounds of sausage to feed more guests.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
If you are not cooking for a group, freezing is recommended because this casserole makes a whopping 10 servings. However, if you find yourself with leftovers you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days before you should toss them.
This casserole can be stored in the freezer for 2-3 months if wrapped tightly with plastic wrap and placed in an airtight container. Portion out individual servings and thaw it out in the fridge overnight for a ready-made breakfast you can heat in the morning!
Reheating
Individual servings can be microwaved for 1-2 minutes, or until heated all the way through. If heating the entire casserole, cover it with foil to keep it moist and place it in the preheated oven at 350℉ (175℃) for 20 to 30 minutes (just until heated through).
To reheat any frozen leftovers, thaw the casserole in the fridge overnight before heating.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Though it is not essential to brown the sausage beforehand, I highly recommend it. By browning the sausage in a skillet before adding it to the casserole you remove excess fat from the meat. That means more flavor and less grease!
If you do not brown the sausage, make sure to double-check that it is completely cooked after the instructed cooking time and cook for longer if necessary.
No problem! If you like an extra crunch in your casserole, brown the hash browns before layering the ingredients. This can be done in a skillet, but I prefer to put the hash browns in a greased baking dish. Bake them in a preheated oven for 10-15 minutes before layering the remaining ingredients.
Yes! Assemble your casserole in the baking dish as instructed, then cover it tightly with plastic wrap. The unbaked casserole will keep well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. If using frozen hash browns make sure they are fully thawed, or you risk watering down your casserole!
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📖 Recipe Card
Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage (cooked, crumbled, drained)
- 8 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ⅓ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 20 oz hash browns (fresh or thawed)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated - reserve ½ cup for topping the casserole)
- ½ small yellow onion (optional, diced)
- ½ large red bell pepper (optional, diced)
- ½ large green bell pepper (optional, diced)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Brown and crumble the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat then drain the fat.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine the eggs, milk, and seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder).
- Layer the hash browns, cooked sausage, optional ingredients (red or green bell peppers and/or onions) plus 1 ½ cups of grated cheddar cheese then pour the egg mixture over the ingredients. Mix to combine if desired, then top with remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-60 minutes, or until the egg in the center is fully cooked. *Cooking times may be longer if you add additional ingredients, or your hash browns are not fully thawed.
Notes
- If choosing to add the optional onion, red bell pepper, and/or green bell pepper and you want them softened, saute with the sausage as it browns.
- Use the Simply Potatoes brand fresh hashbrowns that are sold in 20-ounce packages or frozen hashbrowns that are fully thawed.
- The hash browns amount can accommodate up to 2 pounds or 32-ounces of hash browns.
- Want to add more egg or sausage? Try 10 eggs or 2 pounds of sausage to feed more people!
- Use pork breakfast sausage sold in chubs - whichever flavor you enjoy most. The regular, sage, and hot flavors are all quite tasty.
- You can layer the ingredients and top with eggs, or mix everything together then transfer into your baking dish.
- The hash brown breakfast casserole can be refrigerated or frozen after assembly.
Maria Mercedes Meyers says
can i make ahead to take on a trip
Angela Latimer says
How long is the trip? I would bake and take along as long as your fresh portions are eaten within 4 days. You could also freeze portions and thaw the night before eating them. Hope that helps!
Sandy says
Very easy to make but cut recipe in half cause to only 2 of us
Donna says
Wow! This casserole was a huge hit with my family this Christmas morning! I took your advice and made the hash browns crunchy. And because we live in Arizona, I added Hatch green chili’s to the mix. Thank you for this recipe!
Agnes A. McDonough says
Can this recipe be made into aluminum pan to freeze and then bake??
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Yes, this can be frozen before baking. The aluminum dishes work wonderfully, too.
Nancy Drew says
I have not made this yet, but would it be better if you make this the day before, to add the egg mixture until just before baking?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Yes that would work! Thanks for asking 🙂
missy b says
What is there not to like? This is a very simple, good tasting breakfast/brunch recipe using regular everyday ingredients that is not a hassle to prep and put together. I like that it can be prepped ahead of time which is a real timesaver. Loved that you included chef tips and notes for crispy hashbrowns and other ideas to make the casserole even more perfect. Thank you.
MarlynS says
Needed more spice. I added 2 tsp. dijon mustard, 2 7.0 oz. cans mild green chiles, 1 Tblsp. Frank's Hot Sauce. Any hot sauce will do. Also thinking, next time I make this, I'll cook and crisp up the hash browns before putting them down in the casserole dish. This breakfast casserole is a winner. Easy to assemble the day or night before you plan to bake and serve it, so you have time to make blueberry scones to go with.
Amelia says
AMAZING recipe and love by my family for any early morning get togethers!
Chasity says
How long to bake if I double or triple the recipe?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
That will vary depending on the baking dish, I would start with at least an additional 30 minutes per (30+ minutes for doubled, and 1 hour+ for tripled). The most important thing to check is how cooked the center of the casserole is. Once you eggs are set all the way through, it's done. Thanks for asking!
Sandy says
Everyone loved it at church! I baked it at 375 from a cold oven, for one hr, covered. Perfect!
Linda Watts says
Sorry but Not as good as I thought it would be. It needed something else. Maybe the garlic was not very good choice.
Tyler says
I have a lot of sliced ham i just got on sale would I be able to add that with the sausage too? I also saw you had used tater tots. Would potatoes O'Brien work? It's smaller potatoes chunks than the tots and it has onion and peppers already in it. Thanks!
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Yes, definitely! I always use what I have on hand and those are both great substitutions/additions!
Joan says
How much dies one recioe serve?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
According to the recipe card, this serves 10 people. They're pretty filling portions too!
Kim Smith says
No shortage of flavor here! The family really like this breakfast casserole plus it was easy to make and the instructions were very clear.
Kristi says
Delicious! I would recommend baking it covered with tinfoil for the first 30 to 40 minutes, then uncover for the rest of time. Otherwise the top tends to get very dark and chewy.
Anonymous says
Thank you for the heads up!
Amanda says
Amazing recipe. So easy to make, thank you SO much! It was such a big hit and I even had some leftovers. Yum!!
Christina Acors says
Excellent breakfast for my family