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A golden brown potato breakfast casserole with melted cheese and savory sausage in a baking dish.

Potato Breakfast Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 440 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 1 lb ground pork breakfast sausage
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 large egg s
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled, then drain the excess fat.
  • Spread the thawed hash browns in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Distribute the cooked sausage evenly over the hash brown layer.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese uniformly over the sausage.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly over the ingredients in the baking dish.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.