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Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole with Sausage

December 14, 2019 by Ashley 4 Comments

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Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole is layers of all your favorite breakfast items, baked together until warm and melty! It’s the perfect make-ahead brunch dish.

cheesy sausage and hash browns casserole after being baked in the oven, in a green casserole dish with serving spoon

Waking up on Christmas morning is easily one of the most exciting feelings. The only thing to make that feeling even better is waking up to the smell of cheesy sausage & hash brown casserole baking away in the oven. This recipe is super simple & can easily be made ahead of time so you don’t have to wake up any earlier on Christmas morning to make breakfast! You can assemble the whole casserole a day or two in advance & just pop it in the oven in the morning!

What you need to make Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

  • olive oil
  • hash browns
  • kosher salt
  • eggs
  • onion
  • breakfast sausage
  • cheddar cheese
chopped onions on a cutting board with chefs knife next to them

How to Assemble the Casserole

Begin by cooking the hash browns according to the package directions. As the hash browns begin to brown, remove them from the pan and place in a large mixing bowl. Once all hash browns are cooked, sautéed the onions. Transfer cooked onions to the bowl with the hash browns and move onto the sausage. Brown the sausage, then transfer it to a plate lined with paper towel to drain the excess grease.

To assemble the casserole, layer in the hash brown and onion mixture. Then top with cooked sausage. Pour over the eggs, making sure it is evenly distributed.

Lastly, cover the top with shredded cheese.

cheesy sausage and hash browns casserole before being baked in the oven, in a green casserole dish

At this point, the casserole can be covered tightly with plastic wrap and foil, to be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days before serving. If cooking immediately, you can transfer it, covered, directly into the oven. If you are preparing the casserole ahead of time, make sure to remove the plastic wrap before cooking.

cheesy sausage and hash browns casserole after being baked in the oven, in a green casserole dish with serving spoon

Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole with Sausage

This recipe is super simple & can easily be made ahead of time so you don't have to wake up any earlier in the morning to make breakfast! You can assemble the whole casserole a day or two in advance & just pop it in the oven before serving.
4.75 from 4 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blue cheese, breakfast, brunch, casserole, eggs, hashbrown, hashbrown casserole
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Ashley Pelaez Walker

Ingredients

  • 2 20oz bags Hashbrowns frozen or refrigerated
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 large Yellow Onion medium diced
  • 1 lb Breakfast Sausage
  • 12 Eggs scrambled
  • 6 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375° & prepare a baking dish by spraying it with nonstick spray, then set aside.
  • Cook the hash browns according to package & season with 1 teaspoon salt. As the hash browns begin to brown remove them to a large bowl. Once all the hash browns have browned & are moved to the bowl, begin cooking the onions.
  • Saute the onions in olive oil set over medium heat. Cook until onions are translusent and soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add to the bowl with the hashbrowns.
  • Return the pan to the heat & cook the sausage over medium heat until browned & cooked through. Make sure to break up the sausage with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  • Once the sausage has cooked through it’s time to assemble the casserole. Begin by laying down the hashbrown and onion mixture. Then scoop on the sausage using a slotted spoon to leave off any excess oil.
  • Season the eggs with salt and pepper and pour over the casserole. Tilt the pan around to ensure the eggs are evenly distributed.
  • Finally, sprinkle the top with cheese* and bake, covered, for 40 minutes. Then bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Notes

*This is the point where you can refrigerate or freeze the casserole if not serving right away. Wrap the dish, tightly, in plastic wrap & foil, then place in the fridge or freezer. Once you’re ready to bake the casserole, remove it from the fridge & let it come to room temperature on the counter for 30 minutes before baking. If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge before baking. Remove the plastic wrap before baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 247mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 2mg
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Filed Under: Breakfast + Brunch, Comfort Foods, Entertaining, Mains, Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, cheese, cheesy recipe, eggs, hash brown casserole, hash browns, make ahead, meal prep, sausage

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Comments

  1. Sam

    March 18, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    Who doesn’t love cheese + hashbrowns + sausage, what a match made in heaven! A great breakfast/brunch meal that is sure to be a delight for everyone!!

    Reply
    • Ashley

      March 18, 2021 at 10:35 pm

      A match made in heaven indeed! So glad you love it!

      Reply
  2. Karen

    December 10, 2021 at 2:39 am

    I have not made this recipe yet and I wondering if I could use Swiss cheese in place of cheddar cheese? The recipe looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Ashley

      December 16, 2021 at 4:04 am

      Hey Karen!

      I have not personally tried this recipe with a different cheese but there’s no reason it shouldn’t be just as delicious. Let me know how it turns out, I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

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