Description
This Easy Egg Hashbrown Casserole is a hearty and comforting breakfast dish featuring tender shredded hashbrowns, eggs, cheese, and savory sausage or ham. Perfect for brunch or a make-ahead meal, it bakes to golden perfection with melty cheddar and flavorful veggies, making mornings deliciously simple.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 bag (20 ounces) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or diced ham (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Hashbrowns and Vegetables: Stir in the thawed shredded hash browns, diced yellow onion, diced bell pepper, and the optional cooked sausage or ham.
- Add Cheese: Mix in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly throughout the mixture for a rich cheesy flavor.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly to the edges.
- Top with Cheese and Butter: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top, then drizzle the melted butter evenly across the surface.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the casserole’s center is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Monterey Jack or Colby cheese for cheddar to vary the flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach instead.
- This casserole can be assembled the night before, covered with foil or plastic wrap, and refrigerated until ready to bake in the morning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
