Breakfast Casserole with Hashbrowns

This Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is packed with sausage, bacon, eggs, cheese, and crispy potatoes. It’s cozy, hearty, and perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or feeding a crowd.

Try my breakfast crescent roll casserole or Amish breakfast casserole next!

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Why You’ll Love This Easy Breakfast Casserole

Make-Ahead: You can prep this casserole the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning. It’s a total time-saver for busy mornings or holiday brunch.

Freezer Friendly: This recipe freezes beautifully, so it’s perfect for meal prep or stocking the freezer before guests arrive.

Perfect For A Crowd: With sausage, bacon, eggs, and hashbrowns, this hearty casserole is filling and perfect for serving a hungry group.

Ingredients

1 Pound Ground Breakfast Sausage, 

4 Slices Bacon, chopped

10 Large Eggs

½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

½ teaspoon Salt

¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

1 Cup Half n Half

30 Ounces Shredded Hash Browns, thawed

1 Cup Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded

1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded and divided

½ Yellow Onion, diced

½ Green Bell Pepper, diced

Do I have to use sausage/bacon?  Nope! You can swap in cooked ham, turkey sausage, or go meatless with extra veggies like spinach, mushrooms, or peppers.

How to Make It

Note: This is an overview. See the recipe card below this post for a full printable list of ingredients with quantities and full instructions.

STEP ONE – Preheat your oven to 350°F.

STEP TWO – Add the ground sausage and bacon pieces to a large skillet until browned. Drain and keep to the side

STEP THREE- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and beat until consistent. Add the seasonings and half n half and beat again until well combined.

STEP FOUR – Add the hash browns, browned meat, diced bell peppers, diced onions, pepper jack cheese and half of the cheddar cheese to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Mix these ingredients until well incorporated.

STEP FIVE – Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top of the ingredients.

STEP SIX – Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top and bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 1 hour 10 minutes.

STEP SEVEN – Remove and serve immediately.

 How do I know when the casserole is done baking?  The center should be set (not jiggly) and a knife inserted in the middle should come out clean. You can also use a thermometer—look for 160°F.

FAQ’s

Can I make this breakfast casserole ahead of time?  Yes! You can prep it the night before, cover it, and refrigerate. Just bake it in the morning.

Can I freeze this dish?  Yes, make sure to store in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Storage Instructions

Once the breakfast casserole has cooled completely, cover with foil, or decant into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days..