Watch me make this sausage hash brown casserole from start to finish!
I’ve been craving a good ol’ fashioned sausage casserole lately. Not the “new school” recipe made with condensed soup and that onion dip stuff. I’m talking about the kind that big mama uses to make for baby shower brunches and for those on the “sick and shut-in” list at church. Yep, that comforting, creamy, fluffy, cheesy, hearty sausage hash brown casserole that stuck to your ribs and kept you full all day.
My grandmother Barb was in the hospital when this craving hit a few weeks ago (she’s perfectly fine now btw) so I didn’t want to bother her. She would have surely checked herself out and went home to make me a pan of sausage hash brown casserole. Those that know her know I’m not exaggerating either.
She’s sweet and strong-willed like that. Fortunately my cousin Quanna never fails to come through with a tried & true recipe and this is one I’ve tweaked a bit to suit my family’s tastes buds. I’m not sure if the ingredients are the ones that those old southern church ladies used (they never like giving up their recipes) but the taste is spot on. I’m pleased.
Sausage hash brown casserole is one of those dishes that can be served for breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner…kinda like a quiche. I prefer it for brunch. If you’re a potato lover then you’ll definitely appreciate this dish. It’s loaded with cheesy goodness, hash browns, sausage, onions, peppers, and eggs. Pure comfort at it’s best. It’s a complete meal so I usually serve it with fresh-cut melons if they’re in season.
Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage I used hot and spicy turkey
- 1/2 small red bell pepper
- 1/3 white onion
- 1/2 small green bell pepper
- 1 lb frozen hash browns
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2-3/4 cup processed cheese shredded
- Garlic powder I used a few dashes
- salt & pepper
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup cheese shredded (I used a mixture of cheeses)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- In a large skillet cook sausage until browned. Place the sausage on paper towels to drain. Leave the fat in the skillet. (You may need to pour some of it out if it's a lot)
- Dice up the onions, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper.
- Add to skillet and sauté until just tender. ( It won't take long so be careful not to overcook)
- Place the sautéed veggies on a plate and set aside.
- In a large bowl add the thawed, hash browns.
- Stir in the sour cream until it coats the hash browns
- Stir in the processed cheese.
- Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. I used just a few dashes. (Taste the mixture to make sure the seasonings are just right. Be careful not to over-season, since we'll also be using sausage and cheese)
- Spray a 9 inch deep dish pie plate with cooking oil and press the hash brown mixture into the pie plate getting it as flat and even as possible.
- Cover the top with sausage, onions and peppers. Set aside.
- In a small bowl beat eggs with milk.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. (sometimes I'll use a knife to poke holes in the casserole so that the eggs mixture goes down further)
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the casserole is fully set. (See note below on cooking times)
- Let cool for 10 minutes and enjoy!
Video
Notes
Feel free to add in more things like bacon, broccoli, etc.
Using a variety of cheeses is best! Yum!
Casserole should be FULLY set & fluffy when done. Nothing jiggling, wet, or runny!
I LOVEEEE THIS RECIPE!! Absolutely delicious everytime!!
Thank you so much for this!!
Can this receipt be coked night before than reheated in the morning
THIS RECEIPE LOOKS AMAZING. I’M MAKING IT FOR MEETING BRUNCH ALONG WITH A BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE AND IM SURE THE TWO WILL BE A BIG HIT. THANKS FOR THE RECEIPE.
Love this dish, just made it for brunch and it was a hit. Perfect for potlucks or just the family.
I am going to make this for Father’s Day brunch. Am going to double the recipe and since I don’t have any sausage, I will use bacon. I love breakfast casseroles for large crowds. Thanks so much for this recipe!
I was up early with the baby and wanted to make something with the ingredients I had on hand and this was a big hit with the husband and kids! I didn’t have any pork sausage so I used kielbasa sausage and added some crumbled bacon. Followed everything else exactly! Yummy! And it finished baking right as the rest of the family woke up! Thanks!
Hey Monique! I love this recipe (and you!) but every time I make it, the egg mixture spills out on the sides, LOL. I’m using the right sized pan and poking holes… is there a secret? I add the milk to the eggs and whisk it like crazy, but EVERY TIME, the dang egg spills out on the sides. Any tips/tricks or am I just dumb?
Thanks!
Hmmmm…what size pan are you using?
THE BEST EVER recipe of this delightful breakfast hot dish!! A real crowd pleaser with the Church Ladies!! Leftovers? I think not. 😉
If with you–ditch the canned soup and onion dip mix!
Many thanks for sharing this outstanding recipe!
Hugs….Pace from ND
Hello Monique,
I stumbled across Divas Can Cook last year looking for a collard green recipe. I saw your recipe with those smoked turkey legs. I tell you what the best I have ever made; big hit at Thanksgiving with my family. I love your spirit! Your recipes are the absolute best, and I am addicted to your website for everything I cook.
Lawd, my cooking has been taken to whole different level because of you! !!!
Delicious recipe. I did steps 1-11 the night before, covered with foil and left it in the fridge. The next morning I added the eggs and baked the casserole while I got dressed. I didn’t have processed cheese on hand so I used cream cheese instead (as another poster said) and it still turned out great. It took 17 minutes of additional cooking (step 16) for the eggs to fully set. Leftovers were even better. Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
My family loved it… I will be making it again!
I made this dish for Christmas breakfast and my family loved it… I will be making this again!
This one is a keeper! Didn’t have processed cheese at home… used cream cheese instead, and will continue to do so. Brava, Monique!
Great thanks for the Cream Cheese Tip!
Loved this recipe, thank you. Very easy to make. I used 2 gloves of fresh garlic sautéed with the onions and a combo of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Had requests for the recipe and sent them your way.
I have a question- when I made this and went to pour the egg mixture over the casserole, it stayed at the top and kept dripping and sliding out. Is there anything I can do to prevent it from doing that?
Thank you! 🙂
Made it this morning and momma loved it. Thanks for the great recipe.
Wish it was somewhere to reply with a pic of our creations. I would love to see how everyone’s dishes turn out.
I love your recipe I make it for Christmas every year with fried apples!!!
thanks for the recipe wonderful texture…..not eggy at all with a lot of potato flavor
I did make a few substitutions…..first off used fresh ground sausage from natural pork at local butcher shop adds a meaty texture without overpowering the dish….instead of cheddar cheese
used Trader Joes shredded melting cheese (gruyere and swiss) tossing with sour cream and potato….and for topping used TJ’s mexican blend cheese….and lastly topped with crushed unsweetened corn flakes to add a little crunch…..was a family hit.
BTW also used TJ’s hash brown package which was 1lb 4 ounces
PS used heavy cream which was on hand from Thanksgiving instead of milk with eggs.
I actually made this a few times already and it delish but this is my first time watching the video and I have been using the liquid processed cheese instead of the shredded. Oops, next time I’ll make it like the video so I can see the difference.
I love your videos,and this recipe. The egg bacon hasbrown casserole
I am a very anxious soul attempting this recipe,this morning with bacon instead of sausage.and it started out I forgot to salt and pepper it,duh,and forgot to cover in foil,but I went back and covered it in foil,hoping it turns out,I put green onions versus yellow or white ones,red yellow and orange peppers,its still in the oven,but had to tell you this recipe has been on my mind for quite some time.
I made this dish this morning and it was sooo good! My picky BF loved it 😉 it was a hit in this house… I just can’t stop sneaking in the fridge for lol bites!
Could I prep this the night before?
I made this for supper tonight! The family loved it. I added a can of rotel before the top layer of cheese. It was awesome.
I made this yesterday for brunch and it was DELICIOUS and so filling!!! Today I bought some in for my colleagues and they loved it as well. Thank you, Mo. Your recipes are easy to follow and so rewarding. Your red velvet cake is already a staple of mine for special occasions, and now I can add this to my food repertoire. Keep them coming, girl. You inspire me.
BEST breakfast casserole ever! was originally looking for a slow cooker recipe but so glad i found this one. simple but so delicious! thank you!
I have not stop making this since I first saw the recipe. It is AMAZING!! Flavorful and filling. Followed recipe as is, no modifications. My boyfriend loves it. Making if for breakfast the day after Valentine’s Day.
Hey! my husband likes stuff like this for break fast. But what can I serve it with to make the meal complete? please help
It’s pretty much a complete meal already but you could always add fruit and a biscuit.
Tried this recipe this weekend. My whole family loved it!
Great recipe. Made for a Christmas Brunch I was hosting. I did not change a thing. Leftovers are even better. Keep them coming Monique!
Wow…try this with a slice of your moist Banana Bread…absolutely YUMMIE!
Looks so good. Can I make this the night before and cook the next day?
This was good, I made it last night and used cheddar cheese, a little Italian cheese on top and a few dashes of cajun, onion and garlic powder.
Another delicious recipe from divascancook.com. This is the 4th recipe I have tried and they have all been a hit with my family. I love this blog!!!!!
YUMMY!!! Simply comfort to my family. AND I noticed the flavors marinate and taste even better after the first day. Also, I am from Wisconsin, so everything gotta have cheese, cheese and more cheese on it, so I added more than what the recipe calls for and it was ‘guuud’. Definitely will be a repeat in this family! =)
This looked so good that I decided to be nice and make some for my co-workers. They loved it!
Hey has anyone done this “meatless”? any tips?
Made this yesterday for breakfast along with your cinnamon roll pancakes. OMG. Incredible! So far I have made 3 of your dishes & I have loved everyone of them. Once again, my boyfriend simply loved it! I cant believe how EASY it was in the in! For the casserole, I dived everything in half because I didnt want to make a huge dish bc its only 2 of us. I didnt have any red bell pePper so I added a dash of paprika instead. Still came out great! I used Jimmy dean’s country mild sausage. Omg. My mouth is watering now I want to go finish the left overs! Thanks MO!
This looks amazing! I love your videos! And I will definitely be trying lots of your recipes soon! from over the pond! (England)
Ok…so, I found this website about a year ago and have tried quite a few recipes. Monique, my hats off to you!! I have not found one yet that I didn’t like (not that I was looking) or that didn’t turn out right. Thanks so much for making me a more confident cook. Keep it up!!! I made breakfast for the office today and my latest recipes were the sausage hash brown casserole, cinnamon roll coffee cake and banana bread. MANY compliments from everyone.
I used pork sausage and I added mushrooms to my peppers and it was amazing…
We made this today for an early dinner. It’s definitely going into our “must make again” category. It was WONDERFUL. I added a little thyme, pepper, and garlic to the eggs, but other than that, no changes. FABULOUS!!!
I made this last night for dinner and it was simply delicious. The only complaint was that I didn’t make enough! This meal is so simple and the preparation is quick. Thanks for the recipe. Next time I will have to make double!
This is my third item I have tried from this websit . Everything is soooo good!!! Do you have a 2013 cook book coming out?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
Gonna try this easter morning i know it’s gonna be great. thanks so much for the recipes monique..is it me or did i see a baby bump?
I made this yesterday night for dinner. My boyfriend and I loved it. We gobbled the rest of it this morning. Thank you for providing this recipe, I definitely will be making this again.
Thanks for this Monique. Cant wait to try this one!
Wow… That looks good ::drooling::.. I just may have to try this!