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Egg Hashbrown Casserole

Savory Egg Hashbrown Casserole for Perfect Mornings

This Egg Hashbrown Casserole features layers of crispy hashbrowns, fluffy eggs, and rich cheese, making it an ideal breakfast for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups Hash Brown Potatoes diced frozen potatoes work well
  • 1 lb Pork Sausage can substitute with turkey sausage or diced ham
  • 1 medium Onion diced
For the Egg Mixture
  • 6 large Eggs can use egg whites for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Milk can use heavy cream for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder omit if using fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder substitute with fresh garlic for stronger flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese can use Colby Jack or a Mexican cheese blend

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. Spread thawed hash brown potatoes evenly into the baking pan, pressing down slightly.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the pork sausage and diced onion until browned and translucent, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.
  5. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layer of hash browns and sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Spread the cooked sausage and onion mixture over the cheese layer and top with remaining cheese.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is crispy.
  8. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to mix and match ingredients for variety. Prepare the casserole a day ahead for easy baking in the morning.

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