Ultimate Overnight Breakfast Casserole
This creamy breakfast casserole is perfect for busy mornings, easy to prepare the night before, and packed with comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Meat and Dairy Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 large eggs
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions For topping
Main Components
- 30 oz frozen hash browns Approximately one package
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Or other cheese types as desired
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Grease a 9x13 baking dish; layer half of the hash browns, half the cooked sausage, and a layer of cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining hash browns, sausage, and cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top of the layered ingredients.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F in the morning and bake the casserole, covered, for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 20–25 minutes until golden and fully set.
- Top with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Pair this casserole with fresh fruit, crispy bacon, or a light salad for a balanced meal. For added spice, sprinkle with hot sauce.