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Easy Make-Ahead Sausage and Hashbrown Egg Bake

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A simple, hearty breakfast casserole combining browned sausage, crispy hashbrowns, eggs, and cheese. Perfect for make-ahead meals and busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 24 ounces frozen shredded hashbrowns
  • 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground sausage and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed. Stir in chopped onions during the last 2 minutes to soften.
  3. If using frozen hashbrowns, thaw slightly or pat dry with paper towels to avoid sogginess. Spread hashbrowns evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk or cream. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and pale yellow.
  5. Spread cooked sausage and onions evenly over the hashbrowns in the baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  7. Slowly pour the egg mixture over everything, making sure it seeps between the layers.
  8. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours if making ahead. If baking immediately, proceed to next step.
  9. Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes until the top is golden and eggs are set (no jiggle). A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
  10. Let the bake rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
  11. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve warm.

Notes

Brown the sausage and soften onions for best flavor. Thaw and drain hashbrowns well to avoid sogginess. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Use room temperature eggs and milk for fluffier texture. Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

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