Description

This hearty Cheesy Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole combines crispy hash browns, savory breakfast sausage, creamy country gravy, fluffy eggs, cheddar cheese, and a buttery cornflake topping for a comforting breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

2 lb frozen southern-style diced hash browns

1 lb breakfast sausage, browned and drained

15 oz country sausage gravy

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

Garlic powder, to taste

6 eggs, whisked

2 cups crushed corn flakes

4 tbsp melted butter

Cooking spray

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Instructions

Preheat the oven or smoker to 350°F (175°C).
Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain any excess grease.
Lightly coat a 9x13-inch oven-safe or smoker-safe baking dish with cooking spray.
In the baking dish, combine the hash browns, cooked sausage, country sausage gravy, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
Pour the whisked eggs evenly over the mixture.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Mix the crushed corn flakes with the melted butter until evenly coated, then spread over the casserole.
Bake or smoke for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the eggs are fully set.
Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with ketchup or hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Assemble the casserole the night before, refrigerate, and bake the next morning.

Substitute cooked spicy sausage for the breakfast sausage.

Try Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, Colby, or smoked cheddar cheese for different flavors.

Add diced bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or spinach for extra vegetables.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1–2 minutes or larger portions in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 980 mg
Fat: 34 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 23 g
Cholesterol: 185 mg