Start your day off right with this delicious Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole! Packed with savory sausage, fresh veggies, and cheesy goodness, it’s the perfect breakfast to feed a crowd. Let’s dive into the details!
Tips for Success
Make sure to thaw your hash browns ahead of time for the best texture. And don’t skip the overnight chilling if you can help it—it makes all the flavors meld beautifully!
Why You’ll Love It
This dish is so satisfying, and everyone around the breakfast table will be asking for seconds. Trust me, you’ll love it!
Ingredients
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- Vegetables:
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- Cheese:
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Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture:
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Step 1- Combine ingredients: Combine eggs, sour cream, milk, cheese, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix on low speed with electric mixers, just until combined. Stir in thawed hash browns.
- Cook the Sausage:
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Step 2- Cook sausage: Cook sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain most of the grease and add the sausage to the bowl with the egg mixture.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
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Step 3- Sauté veggies: Saute veggies: Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet the sausage was cooked in and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add to the bowl with the egg mixture and stir everything to combine.
- Bake the Casserole:
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Step 4- Bake: Bake: Pour mixture into a greased 9x13'' pan. Cover dish and refrigerate overnight, or bake immediately at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is just barely jiggly.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450, Fat: 30g, Carbs: 25g, Protein: 22g
Cooking techniques
This casserole utilizes a combination of sautéing, mixing, and baking to create a deliciously fluffy and flavorful dish. Be sure to keep an eye on the baking time to prevent overcooking!
Variations or substitutions
Feel free to swap out the sausage for turkey sausage or make it vegetarian by adding your favorite veggies instead of meat. You can also try different cheese varieties for a unique flavor!
Storage tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
Notes
For a little kick, add some diced jalapeños to the veggie mixture!
