Description
A hearty and satisfying hash brown egg casserole layered with sausage, cheddar cheese, and colorful vegetables, perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 lb (450g) frozen hash browns, thawed
Meat
- 1 cup (240ml) cooked and crumbled sausage or diced ham
Vegetables
- 1/4 cup (30g) diced onion
- 1/4 cup (30g) diced bell pepper
Dairy
- 1 cup (115g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
Seasoning and Fat
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer hash browns: Evenly spread the thawed hash browns across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a base layer.
- Add meat: Sprinkle the cooked and crumbled sausage or diced ham evenly over the hash browns for flavor and protein.
- Add vegetables: Distribute the diced onion and diced bell pepper evenly over the meat layer for added texture and color.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the vegetables to provide a rich, cheesy topping.
- Mix eggs and milk: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Pour egg mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the entire layered ingredients in the baking dish.
- Distribute evenly: Gently shake or tap the baking dish to help the egg mixture penetrate and distribute evenly throughout the casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the eggs are fully cooked, the top is golden brown, and slightly puffed.
- Cool and serve: Allow the casserole to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing into portions and serving warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage or ham and increase the vegetables.
- You can substitute milk with a dairy-free alternative if desired.
- Use sharp cheddar or your favorite cheese for varied flavor.
- Make sure hash browns are fully thawed to ensure even cooking.
- This casserole can be refrigerated and reheated for convenient leftovers.
