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Overnight Cheesy Sausage and Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Options Available

Description

A cozy and comforting breakfast casserole perfect for busy families, assembled the night before for a stress-free morning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 2 lb breakfast sausage (turkey, chicken, or plant-based)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 medium eggs
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Butter or cooking spray (for greasing)
  • Optional: 1 small onion, finely diced
  • Optional: 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • Optional: 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • Optional: 1/2 cup diced tomato or salsa
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or cayenne pepper
  • Optional: 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, lightly brown the thawed hash browns, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Layer the hash browns in the bottom of the greased casserole dish, followed by the sausage and cheese.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until combined.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the casserole dish.
  7. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
  8. The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the covered casserole for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until set and golden.
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

This casserole stores well and can be frozen in portions for easy breakfasts.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

Keywords: breakfast casserole, cheesy sausage, hashbrown casserole, make-ahead breakfast, family-friendly, easy casserole

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