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    Meals » Recipes » Breakfast

    Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jan 26, 2023 by Dee

    Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is an overnight breakfast casserole made with hash brown potatoes, eggs, shredded cheese and breakfast sausage. Perfect for Sunday brunch or any holiday breakfast.   via @meamel

    Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is an overnight breakfast casserole made with hash brown potatoes, eggs, shredded cheese and breakfast sausage. The perfect dish for Sunday brunch or any holiday breakfast.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
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    • Overnight Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
    • How to Store and Reheat
    • Recipe Variations
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    If you're looking for an easy breakfast for weekends or holidays, this super easy hashbrown breakfast casserole is for you. This easy recipe is a complete meal with hash brown potatoes, breakfast sausage, bacon and loads of cheddar cheese.

    This easy breakfast bake takes just a few minutes to throw together. So, it's perfect if you're not an early riser -- like moi. Even better, if you want a make ahead breakfast, you can make this cheesy breakfast casserole the night before and bake it the next morning.

    My Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole makes a delicious holiday side dish. And this breakfast casserole with sausage and hash browns makes an easy holiday breakfast to serve for Christmas morning, Easter brunch, Mother's Day brunch or Thanksgiving morning.

    Love easy breakfast casseroles? Try our Sausage Sourdough Breakfast Casserole, Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Casserole or Ham and Cheese Breakfast Strata and check out more breakfast recipes from the recipe archives.

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients for this delicious casserole. They should be available in your grocery store.

    • Hash browns -- I use Simply Potatoes as the potatoes need to be thawed for this recipe. Use your favorite frozen hash brown potatoes and thaw them and drain them to remove excess water.
    • Eggs -- scramble eggs and add to the casserole before baking
    • Breakfast sausage -- Either slice up cooked breakfast links or cook crumbled sausage
    • Cheddar cheese -- for cheesy goodness
    • Milk
    • Melted butter
    • Seasonings -- sea salt, black pepper and onion powder
    • Bacon -- optional cooked bacon for topping and extra flavor

    How to Make Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

    First, whisk the eggs and milk together. Then, add the half of the thawed hash browns to a prepared baking dish.

    You can grease the casserole dish with butter, oil or nonstick cooking spray.

    shredded hash brown potatoes and sliced breakfast sausage in a baking dish

    Top that with half of the sausage and some of the shredded cheese. I personally like to layer the casserole. It's not necessary, so if you forget to layer the ingredients, no problem.

    Repeat the layers, and pour the egg mixture over the casserole. Top with crumbled bacon, and pour melted butter over the top.

    hash brown potatoes, sausage slices and shredded cheese in a casserole dish

    Cook Time

    Bake the breakfast casserole for 45 minutes total or until it's hot, bubbly and the center is set. To be safe, you can test the temperature.

    Egg casseroles are done when the internal temperature is 160 degrees, according to a food thermometer.

    Right before the casserole is done, top it with the remaining cheese and more bacon if you like.

    overhead view of baked sausage egg hashbrown potato casserole

    Let the casserole set for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This makes it easier to cut and serve.

    If you want to make it extra pretty, sprinkle some chopped parsley over the top! It's not necessary, but it adds a little pop of color.

    Overnight Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

    To make this hashbrown breakfast casserole recipe ahead of time, assemble as directed. But don't add the melted butter yet.

    Cover with plastic wrap, and pop the dish into the fridge overnight.

    Allow the casserole to sit at room temperature in the morning while you preheat the oven. Remove the plastic wrap, and add the melted butter before baking.

    Bake as directed. The sausage breakfast casserole may take a little longer to bake if it is still cold.

    hash brown breakfast casserole on a white plate

    How to Store and Reheat

    Store leftover breakfast bake in an airtight container in your refrigerator. It lasts for up to 4 days.

    To reheat the hashbrown breakfast casserole, you can bake it until it's heated throughout. Or, reheat individual portions in the microwave. I usually cook it at 70 percent power for about a minute.

    Recipe Variations

    You can cook a pound of ground breakfast sausage instead of using the links.

    Sub cooked ham or turkey sausage or leave out the meat completely if you want a breakfast casserole without meat.

    Add chopped bell peppers or red pepper and green onions for extra flavor and crunch. My family does not like these options for breakfast, so I leave them out.

    Use your favorite cheese. Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack and Colby Jack are all great options in this potato casserole.

    FAQ

    Do I have to thaw frozen hash browns for a casserole?

    Yes. The potatoes need to be thawed so that all ingredients will cook evenly and the casserole won't be too wet.

    How do you thaw frozen hash browns for a casserole?

    Thaw frozen hash browns in your refrigerator. Or, follow directions on the package. Then, drain them well to remove excess moisture. This will prevent your casserole from becoming soggy.

    Recipe

    hashbrown breakfast casserole with hash brown potatoes and sausage on serving spoon

    Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

    Published by Dee
    Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is an overnight breakfast casserole made with hash brown potatoes, eggs, shredded cheese and breakfast sausage. The perfect dish for Sunday brunch or any holiday breakfast.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9
    Calories 278 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup milk
    • 4 large eggs
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 20 ounces hashbrown potatoes thawed
    • 5 breakfast sausage links cooked and sliced
    • 2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided, or cheddar blend or colby jack
    • ¼ cup melted butter
    • cooked crumbled bacon optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°
    • Grease or spray a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray
    • Whisk the milk and eggs together until well blended, and stir in salt, onion powder and pepper
    • Add half of the hashbrowns to the baking dish, then layer half of the sausage slices and half of the cheese.
    • Repeat layers, top with crumbled bacon, and pour egg mixture over casserole
    • Pour melted butter over casserole, and bake uncovered for 40 minutes. Top with remaining cheese, and bake for additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted, casserole is hot and bubbling, and internal temperature is 160°
    • Allow to sit for 5 minutes before slicing, then serve

    Notes

    This recipe uses 20 ounces of thawed hash brown potatoes, like Simply Potatoes, and will fit into a 2 quart casserole dish.
    You can double the ingredients and bake in a larger 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
    If using a different brand of frozen hash brown potatoes, thaw the potatoes and drain excess liquid before adding to the casserole.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 488mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 497IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 1mg
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    I hope you enjoy this simply potatoes breakfast casserole recipe as much as we do. It's a real crowd pleaser and a huge hit with my entire family!

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    hashbrown breakfast casserole with sausage and cheese on a serving spoon

    Cheesy hashbrown breakfast casserole was published in 2020 and updated in 2023.

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    1. Winniebear says

      May 09, 2023 at 5:51 am

      Not a rating but rather, a question. Can this casserole be frozen, and if so should it be before OR after it's cooked?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 09, 2023 at 4:44 pm

        You can freeze the casserole after baking. Just let it cool first. Bake it again when you're ready to eat. 🙂

    2. Patrick says

      January 30, 2023 at 1:26 pm

      Easy to make for a good and hearty breakfast! Made this before we all went skiing! Will make this again!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Kevin says

      December 28, 2020 at 10:20 am

      This was like the best breakfast to wake up to this weekend!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Bee says

      December 25, 2020 at 10:11 am

      What a great way to start the day!! This was amazing!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Jim says

      December 23, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      Made this for breakfast this morning. Taking the day off for vacation but woke up early and made this. It was great. Making it again for Christmas morning.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 26, 2020 at 5:40 pm

        So glad you liked the casserole, Jim. Thanks!

    6. Susanna says

      December 20, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      This has become a favorite in our home! We love the flexibility to change it up.5 stars

      Reply
    7. Kimberly Kelley says

      December 19, 2020 at 9:06 pm

      I don't see how many eggs to use in the ingredient list. How many eggs does this recipe call for? Thank you. I'd like to make this for Christmas morning. Kim

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 19, 2020 at 9:31 pm

        Sorry about that, Kim! You need 4 eggs -- I corrected it.

    8. Beth says

      December 15, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      Breakfast is by far the best meal of the day. I am going to make this for hubby and I on Sunday. It looks delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 16, 2020 at 5:46 pm

        Hope you like the casserole, Beth. Thanks!

    9. Jen says

      December 15, 2020 at 11:21 am

      This looks like the perfect way for me to encourage my family to get out of bed on the weekends.

      Reply
    10. katerina @ diethood.com says

      December 15, 2020 at 10:11 am

      YUM! I wouuld love to wake up to this!! It looks incredibly delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 16, 2020 at 5:46 pm

        Thank you, Katerina! It's so good!

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