Amish Breakfast Casserole Hash Browns (Printable)

Hearty casserole with hash browns, sausage, eggs, and cheese, perfect for a crowd or meal prep.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
04 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed

→ Dairy

05 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
07 - 1.5 cups whole milk
08 - 8 large eggs

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 0.25 teaspoon paprika
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add chopped onion and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.
05 - Add hash browns, cooked sausage mixture, cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese to the egg mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow casserole to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like someone spent hours in the kitchen, but you'll have it assembled in twenty minutes flat.
  • Everything gets better with time, so make it tonight and wake up to a ready-to-bake breakfast tomorrow morning.
  • One pan feeds eight people without anyone feeling like they got the short end of the stick.
02 -
  • Thaw your hash browns completely and squeeze them dry, or all that frozen water will turn your casserole soggy and sad.
  • Don't skip the 10-minute rest—I learned this the hard way when I cut into a casserole too early and ended up with runny pieces.
03 -
  • Brown your sausage the day before and store it in the fridge so you can assemble in half the time—your morning self will thank you.
  • If you hate chopping onions, buy a small container of pre-diced onions from the produce section and let nobody judge you for it.
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