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Cozy Amish Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Crispy Sausage Hash Browns

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A comforting breakfast casserole combining crispy hash browns, savory sausage, and creamy eggs, perfect for feeding a crowd on chilly mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 24 oz frozen shredded hash browns
  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley (optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and brown the sausage until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add butter and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  4. If frozen, thaw hash browns slightly or pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Spread half the hash browns evenly in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  5. Layer half the cooked sausage over the hash browns, followed by half the sautéed onion and garlic mixture, then half the shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat layers with remaining hash browns, sausage, onion mixture, and cheese.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, salt, pepper, and dried parsley until fully combined and slightly frothy, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered casserole, pressing down gently with a spatula to settle the ingredients.
  8. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and eggs are set (a knife inserted should come out clean). If the top browns too fast, cover loosely with foil.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Drain excess fat from sausage and pat hash browns dry to avoid sogginess. Use room temperature eggs and milk for a smooth custard. Cover casserole loosely with foil if top browns too quickly. Assemble the night before and refrigerate for convenience, adding 10 extra minutes to baking time if cold.

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