Description
This Easy Egg Hashbrown Casserole is a hearty and delicious breakfast dish featuring tender shredded hash browns baked with a creamy mixture of eggs, milk, sour cream, cheese, and savory seasonings. Perfect for brunch or a make-ahead meal, this casserole combines cheesy goodness, optional breakfast sausage or ham, and colorful diced vegetables for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 (30 ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage or diced ham (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Prepare oven and dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Layer hash browns: Spread the thawed shredded hash browns evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish for an even base.
- Mix egg batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add fillings: Stir 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, diced bell pepper, and the cooked breakfast sausage or ham (if using) into the egg mixture until evenly distributed.
- Combine and pour: Pour this egg mixture evenly over the hash browns in the baking dish, then gently press down with a spatula to ensure the potatoes are coated and everything is settled.
- Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole for a golden cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to firm up before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole the night before and refrigerate it covered; if baking straight from the fridge, add 5 to 10 extra minutes to the baking time.
- Substitute Monterey Jack or Colby cheese for a different cheesy flavor profile.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables and flavor.
