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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

southern living
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and satisfying morning dish that combines crispy hash browns with savory Polidori sausage, eggs, and cheese, all baked to golden perfection. This flavorful casserole offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes, making it an ideal choice for a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch.
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Ingredients:
  • 1 pound Hot Italian Sausage bulk or removed from case
  • 1/4 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups frozen cubed hash browns
  • 5 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose baking mix Note: can use gluten-free baking mix for gluten-free version
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
  • Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until meat crumbles. Stir in hash browns, and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and potatoes are lightly browned. Drain mixture on paper towels; spoon into a greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Stir together eggs, cheese, and next 4 ingredients; pour evenly over sausage mixture, stirring well. Cover and chill 8 hours.
  • Bake, covered with nonstick foil, at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 more minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven, and let stand 5 minutes. Serve with desired toppings. Garnish, if desired.