Savor the Morning: Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

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About Breakfast Casserole

A variety of breakfast items are combined and cooked in casserole style to make breakfast casseroles, often known as egg strata. Even though not all casseroles use bread, some people compare it to a salty bread pudding. When no bread is used, the dishes may come out looking a lot like cooked omelets or frittatas. Breakfast casseroles are sometimes referred to as egg strata since they frequently include layers of bread, breakfast meats, & cheese. People then top these layers with a custard-like mixture, which is often made of eggs and milk. The simplicity of cooking breakfast casseroles is widely praised, especially given that many recipes can be prepared the night before and cooked just an hour or more before breakfast is to be served.

The breakfast casserole also has the advantage of being a terrific method to feed a large family or group of guests. Slices of sliced bread are a common ingredient in breakfast casserole recipes. It’s a terrific method to use up leftover bread and the bread should be just a little stale. The night before baking, the ingredients are frequently assembled for bread. By giving the bread time to absorb the egg/milk custard, a thick and creamy product is produced.

Ingredients for Breakfast Casserole:

Cubed cream cheese: (8 oz.) I prefer standard Philadelphia; however, you can also choose light; avoid fat-free because it doesn’t really melt smoothly.

Pepper (1 tsp)

Salt (1 tsp)

Sharp Cheddar Cheese: I genuinely believe that the sharp cheddar works nicely in this dish because it makes the cheese stand out a bit more without consuming a lot of it.

Flour (1/4 cup)

Eggs 12

Milk (1 cup)

Shredded hash browns (thawed): (30 0z.) If you didn’t put them in the refrigerator the night before, simply place them in a bowl, microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat.

Breakfast Sausage (1 lb.)

Instructions:

• Sausage should be cooked through after being broken up into crumbs in a skillet on a medium-high heat. After draining the sausage, wipe off any extra grease with paper towels. Then set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, mix the salt and pepper with the hash browns. After that, gently fold in the cream cheese, distributing it evenly among the hash browns. I prefer to chop the cream cheese into roughly 1/2-inch-sized cubes. But you may reduce the size a little. Try to only mix the cheese enough to spread it evenly among the hash browns when you add it. Avoid over stirring it so that it simply blends into hash browns. The dish will contain beautiful cream cheese bits, so biting into just one is like unearthing hidden treasure!
• The sausage and half of the sharp cheddar should be distributed evenly over hash browns inside the bottom of 9 x 13 baking dish. To avoid mushing the cream cheese in during the stirring process, you could alternatively combine this with the hash browns. Just add it before the cream cheese.
• Place your flour in a bowl and, while mixing to make the mixture smooth, add the milk gradually until all of it has been incorporated. Next, after adding each egg, whisk the mixture one more to ensure smoothness. The sausage and hash brown dish should be covered with the egg mixture. It is crucial to add the flour to the bowl first and stir in the milk gradually. By doing this, you’ll be able to get the flour smooth rather than lumpy. Nobody desires lumpy flour. Even if it does become a bit lumpy, which is the worst-case situation, it will still bake out evenly. But it just comes together better if it is smooth.
• The casserole’s top should be covered with the remaining cheese.
• The casserole should be thoroughly cooked after 35 to 45 minutes of baking on the center rack.

What to serve with a Breakfast Casserole?

Since it includes sausage, eggs, potatoes, and cheese, this breakfast casserole can be considered a meal in and of itself. These are a few of my favorite side dish recommendations if you wish to add something to complete the meal:

Breakfast Breads: biscuits, cinnamon buns, banana bread, muffins, etc.

Fruits: Bananas, apples, strawberries, blueberries, melons, bananas, etc.

Finger foods: foods like sausage balls and pigs in a blanket.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How can breakfast casserole be prevented from drying out?

During the initial stages of baking, you can prevent the casserole’s top from drying out by covering it with aluminum foil. To allow the top to crisp up, take the foil off for the final half of baking.

2. How come my breakfast casserole is soggy?

Making sure you have the right proportions of hashbrowns, eggs, & milk is essential for making a breakfast casserole which is moist, flavorful, and not runny.

3. Can you freeze breakfast casserole once it has been cooked?

The casserole should be carefully removed from the pan by raising the foil on both sides when it has finished cooking. Let the hot dish cool for a moment. Cover the casserole in foil first, then cover it again in one or more additional layers. When you’re ready to reheat, place the foil in the freezer after labelling it.

Can you prepare this breakfast casserole in advance?

Yes! Although you can easily cook this breakfast casserole on the day off, if you anticipate being pressed for time, you may also make it up to 2 days in advance in the fridge or up to a month in advance in the freezer. Simply follow the instructions to create breakfast casserole in advance. Wrap it in plastic and store it in the fridge for up to two days rather than putting it in the oven. When you’re ready to bake it, put it in the oven & cook it according to the directions, adding 10 to 20 minutes because it’s cold.

All your favorite breakfast favorites are included in this scrumptious eggy dish! You can prepare a hearty meal with eggs, your preferred breakfast sausage, and some cheddar cheese. This quick recipe only requires a small amount of work to prepare and yields a massive 8 servings. This makes it ideal for times when you’re busy partying, like on Christmas morning, and it also makes meal preparation simple since the leftovers reheat well!

Breakfast Casserole

Course: Breakfast

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

45

minutes

Calories

365

kcal

This simple breakfast casserole is loaded with the best ingredients! One of the most cherished breakfasts in our household includes baked sausage, eggs, potatoes, & cheddar and cream cheese.

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream Cheese

• 1 Cup Milk

• 12 Eggs

• 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese

• 1/4 Cup Flour

• 30 oz Shredded Hash Browns (thawed)

• 1 Lb Breakfast Sausage

• 1 Tsp Salt

• 1 Tsp Black Pepper

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350F. Grease the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
• Cook the sausage in a skillet on medium high heat until cooked through. After draining the sausage, wipe off any extra grease with paper towels. Then set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, mix the salt and pepper with the hash browns. After that, gently fold in the cream cheese, distributing it evenly among the hash browns.
• Distribute the hash brown mixture evenly inside the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
• Add the sausage and half of the cheese evenly over the hash brown mixture.
• Place the flour in a bowl and add the milk gradually until all of it has been incorporated. Next, after adding each egg, whisk the mixture one more time to ensure smoothness. The sausage and hash brown dish should be covered with the egg mixture.
• Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

• Ensure that the meat has been drained before adding it to the breakfast casserole if you’re using any meat.
• Ways to tell if breakfast is finished: When the outer edges have turned golden brown and even the egg mixture inside has firmed up. Check for doneness with a toothpick or check with an instant read thermometer.