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Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipe Perfect for Moms and Families

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A warm, comforting breakfast casserole that’s quick to prepare, perfect for busy mornings and families. This make-ahead dish features crispy hash browns, eggs, cheese, and savory sausage or bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (about 450g) frozen shredded hash browns
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (150g) cooked breakfast sausage or bacon, chopped (optional)
  • ½ cup (75g) diced onions
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the breakfast sausage or bacon in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain on paper towels. If skipping meat, sauté diced onions in a little olive oil until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the 8 eggs and 1 cup of milk until fully combined and slightly frothy, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the egg mixture and stir well.
  5. Fold in the frozen shredded hash browns, cooked meat (or sautéed veggies), onions, and 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
  6. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Pour the mixture into the dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil halfway through if edges brown too quickly.
  9. Let rest for 5–10 minutes to set before slicing.
  10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

Notes

Do not thaw the hash browns to avoid sogginess. Whisk eggs thoroughly for a fluffy texture. Precook meat fully to avoid excess grease. Tent with foil if the top browns too fast. Let casserole rest before slicing for clean cuts. Can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning with extra baking time. Customize cheese blends or add veggies for variations.

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