Sausage, Bacon & Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
February 21st, 2026 1:06 PM Theresa Categories: Nutrition
Description
A hearty breakfast casserole loaded with savory sausage, crispy bacon, tender hash browns, eggs, and melted cheese that you can assemble the night before and bake in the morning for an easy brunch or crowd-pleasing meal.
Prep & Cook Time
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Marination/Make-ahead (optional): up to overnight
- Cook: about 40 minutes
- Total Time: approx. 1 hour or more depending on make-ahead
- Serves: 6–8
Ingredients
☐ Breakfast sausage (bulk or links cut small)
☐ Bacon, diced
☐ Frozen hash browns or grated potatoes
☐ Green onions, thinly sliced
☐ Garlic, minced
☐ Spinach or other veggies
☐ Roasted red peppers, diced
☐ Eggs
☐ Salt and black pepper
☐ Milk of choice
☐ Optional: Italian seasoning or fresh basil
☐ Optional: Crumbled feta or shredded cheddar cheese
Prep List
☐ Preheat oven when ready to bake and grease a 9″×13″ baking dish
☐ Brown sausage and bacon together in a skillet
☐ Cook hash browns until browned and crispy with the meat fat
☐ Add green onions, garlic, spinach, and diced peppers; lightly wilt
☐ Whisk eggs with salt, pepper, and milk until smooth
☐ Cool cooked meat and hash brown mixture before adding egg mixture if making ahead
Instructions
☐ Spread cooked sausage, bacon, hash browns, and veggies in prepared casserole dish
☐ Pour whisked egg mixture evenly over the top
☐ Add optional cheese and stir gently to distribute
☐ Bake until puffed and set in center, about 35–40 minutes if baking immediately
☐ If chilled overnight, allow dish to warm slightly before baking
☐ Slice and serve warm or at room temperature
Tips & Variations
- Mix sausage and bacon or substitute ham for variety
- Use raw grated potatoes instead of frozen hash browns (cook slightly longer)
- Add your favorite veggies, such as bell peppers or kale
- Make a dairy-free version by omitting cheese and choosing compliant ingredients
- Add herbs like Italian seasoning or fresh basil for extra flavor
Nutrition
- Protein-rich from sausage, bacon, and eggs
- Contains dairy and gluten depending on cheese and add-ins
- Hearty, filling breakfast casserole
- Calories and macros vary based on ingredients and portion size
Meal Prep & Storage
- Assemble casserole the night before and refrigerate overnight for convenience
- Store cooked leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4–5 days
- Reheat in microwave or in a covered oven at low temperature (about 250°F) until heated through
- Freeze portions for up to 3 months; thaw in fridge overnight before reheating
- No additional reheating required when serving at room temperature
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