Hash Brown Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Name: Hash Brown Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 cooked hash brown patties; 10 slices American cheese; 10 cooked sausage patties; 12 large eggs; 1 cup heavy cream

This hash brown sausage breakfast casserole layers pre-cooked hash brown and sausage patties with American cheese, then bakes them in a custardy egg mixture for a hearty, assembled-ahead breakfast that serves a crowd.

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Total

1h 10m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

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Ingredients

10 cooked hash brown patties
10 slices American cheese
10 cooked sausage patties
12 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

1
In a loaf pan, create repeating layers of hash brown patty, a slice of cheese, and a sausage patty until the pan is full.
2
In a blender, combine the eggs and heavy cream.
3
Blend the egg and cream mixture until smooth and well combined.
4
Pour the blended egg mixture evenly over the layers in the loaf pan.
5
Cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil.
6
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 1 hour.
7
For the last 20 minutes of baking, remove the aluminum foil to allow the top to brown.
8
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use fully cooked, pre-made hash brown patties and sausage patties to save assembly time and ensure even cooking.
Whisk eggs with heavy cream until smooth before pouring; this ensures a silky, evenly set custard.
Let the assembled casserole sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking so the egg mixture sets more gently and evenly.
Bake at 350°F until the center no longer jiggles and a knife inserted comes out clean—overbaking dries it out.

Substitutions

Heavy cream → whole milk (custard will be slightly thinner; reduce to ¾ cup)
American cheese → sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese (flavor will be more pronounced)
Cooked sausage patties → cooked bacon, diced ham, or omit for vegetarian version

Storage & make-ahead

Cover and refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave (1–2 minutes) or the full casserole at 350°F for 15–20 minutes until warm throughout.

Common Questions

Can I assemble this casserole the night before?

Yes. Assemble completely, cover, and refrigerate up to 12 hours. Bake from cold, adding 10–15 minutes to the bake time.

What temperature should the casserole reach inside?

The egg custard should reach 160°F at the center when tested with an instant-read thermometer.

Can I use a different cheese instead of American?

Yes. Cheddar, Swiss, or a blend work well. Avoid moisture-heavy cheeses like fresh mozzarella, which can make the casserole watery.

How do I store and reheat leftovers?

Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a microwave (1–2 minutes) or the whole casserole at 350°F until warm, 15–20 minutes.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes. Maintain the ratio of 1 egg per hash brown patty and 1 slice of cheese per patty. Adjust bake time only if using a significantly larger or smaller dish.