Ingredients
• 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
• 1 (20–24 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp is best)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Colby-Jack (optional but great)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 6 large eggs
• 1½ cups milk (or half-and-half for richer taste)
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika (optional)
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👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
• Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish
2️⃣ Cook the sausage
• Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat
• Break into crumbles
• Drain excess grease
3️⃣ Layer the casserole
• Spread hash browns evenly in the dish
• Add cooked sausage
• Sprinkle onions (if using)
• Top with all the cheese
4️⃣ Mix the eggs
• In a bowl, whisk:
• Eggs
• Milk
• Sour cream
• Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika
5️⃣ Assemble
• Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole
• Gently press down so everything is coated
6️⃣ Bake
• Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes
• Uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more
• Top should be golden and bubbly
7️⃣ Rest & serve
• Let rest 10 minutes
• Slice and enjoy 😋