Description
This hearty Sausage Hashbrown Casserole combines savory ground pork sausage, crispy hash browns, and melted cheddar cheese into a comforting baked dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. With a creamy mixture of sour cream, eggs, and seasonings, it offers a rich and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
Casserole Base
- 24 ounces refrigerated hash browns
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or half and half
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork sausage until it is no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if desired for a leaner casserole.
- Mix Eggs and Milk: In a small bowl, whisk together the milk (or half and half) and eggs until well combined and slightly frothy to create a creamy base.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked sausage, refrigerated hash browns, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and the milk-egg mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top to create a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and optionally garnish with fresh parsley or chopped green onions for added color and flavor. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- For a richer flavor, use half and half instead of milk.
- Adding diced onions or bell peppers can enhance the texture and taste.
- To save time, use pre-cooked breakfast sausage links, sliced and browned before mixing.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sausage casserole, breakfast casserole, hashbrown casserole, baked breakfast dish, cheesy sausage casserole
