Save to Pinterest A festive, comforting breakfast casserole featuring crispy hash browns, eggs, melty cheese, and savory breakfast sausage—perfect for a joyful holiday morning.
This has become a tradition for our family Christmas breakfast every year and always disappears fast.
Ingredients
- Frozen shredded hash browns: 1 (24 oz / 680 g) bag, thawed
- Breakfast sausage: 1 lb (450 g), pork or turkey, casing removed
- Shredded cheddar cheese: 1 ½ cups (180 g)
- Diced red bell pepper: ½ cup (60 g)
- Diced green onions: ½ cup (60 g)
- Whole milk: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Large eggs: 6
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Garlic powder: ½ tsp
- Smoked paprika (optional): ½ tsp
- Olive oil or melted butter: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with olive oil or melted butter.
- Cook sausage:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Combine ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine thawed hash browns, cooked sausage, diced red bell pepper, green onions, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Whisk eggs:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until fully combined.
- Mix egg and hash brown mixtures:
- Pour the egg mixture over the hash brown mixture and stir to evenly coat.
- Assemble bake:
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese.
- Bake:
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and serve:
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Save to Pinterest Our family gathers around the table every holiday morning to enjoy this warm, savory bake together.
Required Tools
Large skillet Mixing bowls Whisk 9x13-inch baking dish Oven
Allergen Information
Contains eggs and dairy (cheese, milk) and may contain gluten if sausage is not gluten-free. Double-check sausage and cheese labels for gluten or other allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories per serving: 410 Total Fat: 27 g Carbohydrates: 17 g Protein: 22 g
Save to Pinterest This hash brown bake brings comfort and joy to any holiday breakfast and is sure to become a family favorite.
Common Recipe Questions
- → Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, by omitting the sausage or using a vegetarian sausage substitute, you can easily adapt this dish to a vegetarian version without compromising flavor.
- → Is it possible to prepare this in advance?
You can assemble the bake ahead of time and refrigerate it. Bake fresh when ready to enjoy a warm, freshly cooked meal.
- → What can I add for extra flavor?
Enhance the dish by adding chopped spinach, mushrooms, or jalapeños to introduce additional layers of taste and texture.
- → Can I use frozen vegetables in this dish?
Yes, ensuring they are thawed and drained well will prevent excess moisture and maintain the bake's texture.
- → How do I know when the bake is done?
The casserole is ready when the center sets and the top turns golden brown, usually after 35–40 minutes baking at 375°F (190°C).