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Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole (Make-Ahead Christmas Morning!)

Savory sausage, crispy hash browns, eggs, and melted Cheddar cheese bake into a hearty, satisfying breakfast that feeds your family with zero morning stress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound hot pork sausage
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1/2 30 oz package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish or a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Cook the sausage. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the pork sausage until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain and discard the grease.
  3. Make the egg mixture. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, beaten eggs, and 1 teaspoon of salt until well combined.
  4. Combine the casserole base. Transfer the cooked sausage to a large bowl. Add the thawed hash browns, shredded Cheddar cheese, black pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
  5. Assemble the casserole. Spread the sausage and hash brown mixture in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top, making sure it seeps down into all the layers.
  6. Bake until golden. Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and golden brown on top, about 45 minutes. The center should be set and not jiggly.
  7. Rest and serve. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before cutting into portions. Serve warm and enjoy!