Sausage Hash Brown Casserole

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Need a delicious and hearty recipe for brunch? This Sausage and Hash Brown Casserole is sure to hit the spot! This no eggs dish is packed with sausage, creamy hash brown potatoes, and melted cheese.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Total Time1 5

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast casserole, easy breakfast casserole

Servings:

Calories: 544kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

16 ounces breakfast pork sausage
1 yellow onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
30 ounces frozen shredded hash browns thawed
2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese divided
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Chopped fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside. 16 ounces breakfast pork sausage
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. 1 yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic
In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cooked sausage, sautéed onion and garlic, 1 cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, chopped chives, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well to combine. 30 ounces frozen shredded hash browns, 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, 1 1/2 cups sour cream, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Transfer the hash brown mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Cover with foil and bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through and bubbly. Uncover the casserole for the last 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh chives, if desired.

Notes

Substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage or crumbled bacon.
Use a blend of cheeses like sharp cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese.
Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.

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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the breakfast casserole. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

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