Description
A hearty and comforting hash brown egg casserole perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or 2% milk)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (30-ounce) bag thawed frozen shredded hash browns
- 1 pound cooked breakfast sausage or crumbled bacon
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Butter or cooking spray (to grease the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
- Stir in the cooked breakfast sausage, diced onion, and diced bell pepper.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing until incorporated.
- Layer the thawed hash browns evenly at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the hash brown layer.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cheese layer, ensuring all ingredients are well distributed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, until the casserole is set and lightly golden on top.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley as a garnish before serving.
Notes
Consider preparing the casserole the night before for a convenient morning meal. You can switch vegetables based on the season, and adding extra cheese on top enhances flavor.
