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This fluffy and flavorful Egg Casserole is packed with sausage, cheese and potatoes. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and can be prepared the night before.

Serve this easy egg casserole with fresh fruit, French Toast and a Pineapple Strawberry Mimosa for the perfect Sunday brunch.

Baked egg casserole in a glass dish.

Egg Casserole

I am always looking for new ways to serve up some of our favorite breakfast foods. Bonus if you can fit all of those favorites into one easy to prepare dish. Eggs, cheese, potatoes and sausage stuffed into this simple egg casserole make this my new favorite breakfast!

I am not one to jump out of bed in the morning, ready to cook a huge meal. I am more the stumble out of bed, get me my coffee, then you can talk to me kind of person. It’s my routine and I like it! It also means that I’m not going to be slaving over the stove for an hour making the perfect breakfast.

So when I can spend a few minutes putting together a quick egg casserole that’s already got our favorite breakfast foods in it, that’s a major win in my book.

An Easy Make Ahead Egg Casserole

Prepare your sausage egg casserole the night before and pop it into the oven to bake in the morning. Meanwhile you can chop up some fresh fruit for a quick Fruit Salad and breakfast is done! Or make it part of a fancy holiday spread with Cheese Danish, Buttermilk Waffles or Biscuits with Homemade Apple Butter.

Collage of 4 images showing the layers in an egg casserole - hash browns, sausage, e

How to Make an Egg Casserole with Hash Browns

This Egg Casserole take about 15 minutes to prep and 45 minutes to bake. It’s pretty much hands off, which I love, plus you can customize with your favorite cheeses and proteins.

  1. PREP: Cook some chopped onions with half a pound of ground breakfast sausage. You can use regular sausage or spicy depending on your tastes. Break up the sausage into small pieces of it cooks. Links would work fine, just chop them up when they’re finished cooking. Drain cooked sausage on paper towels to remove any excess grease.
  2. LAYER: Spray a medium sized baking dish (I use 11×7-inch) with nonstick cooking spray and press frozen shredded hash browns into the bottom of the dish. Top with sausage and onions and sprinkle on some shredded cheese. I like to use a mix of cheddar and jack cheese, but you could use your favorite. Whisk eggs with milk, salt and pepper and pour over the top.
  3. BAKE: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and bake the egg casserole uncovered for 40-45 minutes. Let stand for several minutes to cool and set completely. The egg casserole is completely cooked when the eggs are set in the middle (not jiggly) and the temperature on an instant read digital thermometer reads 160 degrees F.

Make Ahead Notes

To make this egg casserole ahead of time, follow the instructions up to just before baking. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and pop in the fridge overnight or up to 24 hours. Bake as directed, adding 5 minutes to the cook time.

a clise up of a slice of sausage and egg casserole

Serving Suggestions

Egg Casserole might be considered a breakfast food but it can really be served for any meal. It’s an excellent source of protein. We enjoyed this dish for our Christmas morning breakfast, with a side of fresh homemade biscuits and strawberries.

Try it for dinner tonight! Roast some asparagus or saute garlic green beans to serve on the side.

We love topping our eggs with salsa and sour cream, some sliced green onions or minced parsley.

Can you freeze an egg casserole?

Freezing a fully cooked egg casserole is simple. Let cool, then cover with plastic wrap. Place the whole pan in a large freezer bag or wrap completely with foil. Pop it in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw completely in the fridge and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.

Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat large portions in the oven or individual portions in the microwave.

a fork lifting up a bit of egg hash brown casserole

More breakfast casseroles to try:

Recipe
A plate of egg and hashbrown casserole with sausage, cheese, salsa, and sour cream.

Sausage and Egg Casserole

4.88 from 8 votes
Egg Casserole packed with sausage, hash browns and cheese. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shredded frozen shredded hash browns
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups nonfat milk
  • ½ pound pork sausage or bacon or ham
  • ½ cup diced white onion
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar-jack cheese or your favorite melty cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add a teaspoon of oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until slightly softened; 1-2 minutes. Add sausage and cook until no longer pink, breaking up the sausage into small pieces as it cooks. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage and onions to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • Spray an 11×7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange frozen hash browns in the bottom of the dish, then sprinkle on the sausage and shredded cheese.
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture evenly on top of the casserole.
  • Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or until eggs are set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and top with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Notes

Make ahead instructions – Prepare casserole as directed in steps 1-4. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes, uncovered. Let stand before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 338mgPotassium: 505mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 372IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 2mg
Keyword egg casserole, sausage egg casserole

Kristin Maxwell

Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook.

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  1. This was a quick and easy dish but we needed to use a 9×13 pan to keep all from overflowing. It was delicious and we will definitely be making it again.

  2. On doubling the recipe, you should have mentioned to UPSIZE the baking dish to a 9×12 dish. I had to run to Walmart at five in the morning to purchase the larger baking dish. I couldn’t let all this food go to waste, I’m on a very limited income, so food is a luxury for us. The casserole turned out well, but for me it turned out to be a hassle, and not much of an easy recipe.