Description
Start your day off right with this hearty farmers breakfast casserole featuring crispy hash browns and savory sausage. Perfect for brunch or a comforting family breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz frozen shredded hash browns
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 lb pork sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chives
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the pork sausage, cooking until browned and fully cooked.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, sea salt, and cracked black pepper until well combined.
- Spread the frozen hash browns evenly in the prepared baking dish, followed by the cooked sausage, then pour the egg mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the casserole, followed by the chopped chives.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or spices according to your taste. This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: farmers breakfast casserole, crispy hash browns, sausage, breakfast casserole, brunch recipes, egg casserole
