Description
This Easy Egg Hashbrown Casserole is a hearty and delicious breakfast dish featuring layers of tender shredded hash browns, fluffy eggs, savory sausage or ham, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings, it’s simple to prepare ahead of time and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 (30 ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or diced ham
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided into 1 cup and 1/2 cup portions)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer Hashbrowns: Spread the thawed shredded hash browns evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish and drizzle melted butter over them to add richness.
- Mix Eggs and Add-Ins: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Stir in the diced onion, cooked sausage or ham, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layer of hash browns, ensuring full coverage. Then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top to create a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top turns golden brown and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 5 to 10 minutes after baking to let it set further and make slicing easier. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute bacon for sausage or omit the meat altogether to make a vegetarian version.
- For additional flavor, add diced bell peppers or a pinch of paprika to the egg mixture.
- This casserole can be assembled the night before, covered, and refrigerated until ready to bake, making it great for meal prep.
