Country Breakfast Casserole
Wake up to the comforting flavors of a hearty *Country Breakfast Casserole*, the perfect make-ahead dish for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or feeding a crowd. Loaded with savory ground breakfast sausage, golden shredded hash browns, creamy cheddar cheese, and fluffy eggs, this casserole is the ultimate all-in-one breakfast bake. A hint of melted butter and finely chopped onion enhances its rich flavors, while the optional garnish of green onions adds a bright, fresh finish. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a golden, bubbly bake in the oven, this dish is an easy and satisfying way to start the day. Serve warm and enjoy this family-favorite recipe that pairs effortlessly with a side of fresh fruit or toasted bread. **Breakfast casserole recipe**, **easy brunch ideas**, and **make-ahead breakfast bake** are just a few reasons you'll keep coming back to this delicious classic!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage
- 3 cups Frozen shredded hash browns
- 8 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula. Remove from heat and drain any excess grease.
Step 3
Spread the frozen shredded hash browns evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the melted butter over the hash browns.
Step 4
Distribute the cooked sausage evenly over the hash browns. Sprinkle the finely chopped onion on top.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 6
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and hash browns in the baking dish.
Step 7
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden and bubbly.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares.
Step 10
Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2260.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4506.7 |
| Total Fat 317.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 138.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol 2152.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10575.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 210.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.1g | |
| Protein 191.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 551.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2545.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5496.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories