Sausage Hash Browns Casserole

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this hearty Sausage Hash Browns Casserole—a savory, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Featuring layers of crispy golden hash browns, rich and flavorful ground breakfast sausage, creamy sour cream, and melted cheddar cheese, this casserole delivers a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite. Made with creamy cream of mushroom soup and a hint of diced onion for added depth, it’s baked to bubbly perfection in just 45 minutes. Easy to prepare and generously sized to serve a family of eight, this dish can be topped with optional paprika and fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Whether you're hosting a weekend brunch or looking for a make-ahead meal, this sausage hash browns casserole is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 20 ounces frozen hash browns
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons paprika (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese, finely diced onion, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 4

Add the cooked sausage to the hash brown mixture and stir until everything is evenly distributed.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.

Step 6

Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 7

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to set.

Step 8

Optional: Sprinkle paprika and fresh parsley on top for garnish before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy your hearty Sausage Hash Browns Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1953.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5009.4

Total Fat 405.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 181.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.7g
Cholesterol 908.0mg	0%
Sodium 10380.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 196.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 29.8g
Protein 163.1g	0%

Vitamin D 108.1IU	0%
Calcium 3076.9mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 4132.8mg	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: 71.7%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 15.5%