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Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Dish

Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Dish

A hearty breakfast casserole with sausage, hashbrowns, eggs, and cheese, offering a flavorful and satisfying morning meal with a golden baked crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course baking, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 baking dish 23x33 cm, buttered
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 fork

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage Italian or sage
  • 2 lb frozen hashbrowns thawed
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 7 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped (any color)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • Fresh chives or green onions chopped (for serving)
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Hot sauce or salsa for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 23x33 cm baking dish.
  • Brown the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into bite-sized pieces. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon, leaving 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
  • Add diced onion and chopped bell pepper to the skillet with sausage drippings and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic during the last minute.
  • Spread thawed hashbrowns evenly in the prepared baking dish and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Top hashbrowns with the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture.
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, softened cream cheese, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper if using, until smooth.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hashbrown and sausage layers. Gently press with a fork to allow liquid penetration.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown. Edges should slightly pull away from the dish.
  • Check doneness by inserting a clean knife in the center; it should come out clean.
  • Serve garnished with fresh chives or green onions, sour cream, and hot sauce or salsa as desired.

Notes

  • Customize bell pepper color or omit it if preferred.
  • Add cayenne pepper for extra spiciness.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.