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Cozy Amish Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Sausage and Hash Browns Made Easy

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A hearty and comforting breakfast casserole featuring sausage, hash browns, eggs, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy mornings or gatherings, this easy recipe delivers a creamy, cheesy texture with crispy edges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (bulk or removed from casings)
  • 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and drained
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until no pink remains and sausage starts to crisp, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Add diced onion to the skillet with the sausage. Stir and cook until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt and pepper until fully blended and slightly frothy.
  5. Add the thawed and drained hash browns to the skillet with sausage and onions. Stir well to mix all ingredients evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Lightly butter the 9×13-inch baking dish with the remaining tablespoon of butter. Spread half of the hash brown and sausage mixture evenly in the dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Repeat with remaining hash browns mixture and cheese.
  7. Slowly pour the beaten eggs and milk over the layered casserole, letting it soak into all the nooks and crannies.
  8. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes to set before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if using.

Notes

Brown the sausage thoroughly for best flavor and drain excess fat to avoid greasiness. Thaw and drain hash browns well to prevent sogginess. Beat eggs until frothy and use room temperature eggs for fluffiness. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Do not stir casserole while baking to maintain crispy edges.

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Keywords: breakfast casserole, Amish breakfast, sausage casserole, hash browns, easy breakfast, brunch recipe, comfort food

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