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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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).
