Alea's Meat Lover's Hashbrown Casserole

Packed with hearty flavors and indulgent textures, Alea's Meat Lover's Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for breakfast or brunch. This savory casserole features crispy hash browns layered with a medley of meats—smoky bacon, savory sausage, and tender diced ham—plus a rich blend of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. A creamy egg mixture infused with garlic and onion powder ties everything together, while a buttery topping adds irresistible richness. Simple to prepare and baked to golden perfection, this dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Serve it as a satisfying standalone meal or alongside fresh fruit and toast for a complete and impressive breakfast spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 24 oz frozen hash browns
• 8 slices bacon
• 0.5 lb breakfast sausage
• 1 cup diced ham
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble into small pieces.

Step 3

In the same skillet, brown the breakfast sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, crumbled bacon, cooked sausage, diced ham, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix well and transfer the mixture to the greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.

Step 6

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash brown and meat mixture in the casserole dish. Use a spatula to press down gently, ensuring the liquid is evenly distributed.

Step 7

Dot the top of the casserole with small pieces of butter for added richness.

Step 8

Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the eggs are fully set.

Step 10

Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2036.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4640.3

Total Fat 334.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 129.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.9g
Cholesterol 2191.7mg	0%
Sodium 11984.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 15.3g
Protein 198.3g	0%

Vitamin D 477.3IU	0%
Calcium 2296.3mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 4928.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.9%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 16.7%