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Cheesy hashbrown casserole
5 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep time, and a 5 star rating for this breakfast recipe!
Imagine this.... shredded crispy hashbrowns, sausage crumbles, baked egg, and melted cheese all mixed together into casserole form. YUM, right?!
Perfect for the weekend, a busy morning, or meal prep -- this cheesy hashbrown casserole recipe will be a staple in your breakfast rotation!
Cheesy hashbrown casserole recipe
This cheesy hashbrown casserole recipe is a healthier upgrade from your typical breakfast casserole. This dish is more nutritious and focuses on protein by using egg whites and turkey sausage.
The best part about this recipe is how easy it is to make! It only requires 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time.
The ingredients are simple, affordable, and easily found in the grocery store.
What is hashbrown casserole?
Hashbrown casserole is a breakfast staple. It's essentially several breakfast ingredients mixed together and baked in the oven to perfection.
Hashbrown casserole includes hashbrowns (obvious from the title of this recipe), sausage, egg, and cheese. The ratios of the those ingredients, extras, and method of cooking will change based on each recipe.
I'm bias, by this cheesy hashbrown casserole recipe is my favorite!
What ingredients do I need?
The ingredients for this recipe are simple!
- Shredded hash browns - This is the star of the recipe! You can shred your own potatoes to make hashbrowns OR you can buy a bag of frozen shredded hashbrowns. I have made this with frozen hashbrowns (like these Simply Potato Hashbrowns) every time to keep it quick and easy, and it works PERFECTLY.
- Egg whites - The egg whites will serve as the liquid for this recipe along with a source of protein!
- Turkey Sausage Crumbles - It's important to use pre-cooked turkey sausage for this recipe! I buy a bag of sausage crumbles (like these Jimmy Dean crumbles) and mix them in (again, keeping it quick and easy), but you could also cook the sausage yourself. You just need to make sure the meat is cooked before adding it to the casserole and putting it into the oven.
- Cheddar cheese - Shredded cheddar cheese will make this hashbrown casserole cheesy! I like the flavor that cheddar cheese provides with these ingredients, but any cheese will work great.
- Salt & pepper - A little bit of salt and pepper will provide extra flavor for this recipe, but are not required. If you want, add any of your favorite spices!
- Hot sauce - This is optional, but adding hot sauce onto the casserole after cooking will take it to the next level.
What substitutions can i make?
- This recipe is gluten-free.
- To make this recipe without dairy, use a dairy-free cheese.
- You can use any kind of sausage as well.
How do you make hash brown casserole?
Hashbrown casserole is SO easy to make. It's as easy as mixing all of the ingredients together in a bowl, dumping into a greased casserole dish, then baking to perfection.
Cheesy hashbrown casserole instructions
How to make hashbrown casserole? I got you covered. Follow the instructions below!
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Add hashbrowns, egg whites, and turkey sausage crumbles to a large bowl. Mix and add desired seasonings.
- Pour mixture into the greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden and a fork comes out clean.
- To portion, divide into 6ths; for a more exact portion measurement, divide total food weight (not including dish) by 6.
- Top with hot sauce (if you want) and enjoy!
Should I thaw frozen hash brown before cooking?
You do not need to thaw frozen hashbrowns before cooking! You can mix frozen hashbrowns with the other casserole ingredients, pour into a casserole dish, and then bake in the oven. It'll work great!
What goes with hash browns for dinner?
Here are some ideas to pair with hashbrowns for dinner:
- English Muffin (with toppings!)
- Toast
- Berries
- Apples
- Bacon
How do you store this casserole?
If you are making the hashbrown casserole for meal prep, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheating instructions
Place a piece of casserole on a microwave-safe dish and heat up for 2-3 minutes or until warm.
How do you keep hashbrowns from getting mushy?
The ratio of ingredients, along with the cook time will prevent hashbrowns from getting mushy. With 3 cups of hashbowns and 2 cups of egg whites, the hashbrowns will not get mushy. Further, make sure you cook the casserole for 30 minutes so it's cooked through.
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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Equipment
- casserole dish
- oven
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded hash browns (16 oz) I use a bag of frozen shredded hash browns (Simply Potatoes brand).
- 2 cups egg whites (16 oz)
- 2 cups pre-cooked turkey sausage crumbles (8 oz) I use a bag of pre-cooked turkey sausage crumbles (Jimmy Dean brand).
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- salt & pepper and whatever spices you want!
- optional: hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Add hashbrowns, egg whites, and turkey sausage crumbles to a large bowl. Mix and add desired seasonings.
- Pour mixture into the greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden and a fork comes out clean.
- To portion, divide into 6ths; for a more exact portion measurement, divide total food weight (not including dish) by 6.
- Top with hot sauce (if you want) and enjoy!
Katie says
This recipe is the best! One of our favorites for breakfast! Super easy to add some veggies too also! It is on repeat here!
Rebekah says
So easy, and the whole family loves it!
Lisa R says
Love this recipe! So easy and tasty!
Anna Mitrik says
This recipe is SO good! Completely changed how I feel about egg whites and jazzed up my breakfast routine. This recipe is super easy to make, reheats quickly and tastes good reheated! I added some diced raw bell pepper to mine and dash of hot sauce!! This will be on repeat for a while!
Janee says
This is easy to throw together and tastes AMAZING!!!
Debra Powell says
I made this for my breakfast meal prep and added a can of green chilis. So easy to throw together and it is delicious!!
Jennifer says
This was amazing and SO FAST. This will be in weekly rotation. It was better than I imagined! Also, my grocery store sent me the southwest flavor of the hash browns for whatever reason, and it turned out to be a perfect mistake! Highly recommend.
Gwendy says
Ooo this is so good!
Erika says
Love love love this recipe. It is a good way to clear out the fridge of veggies. I have added some mushrooms and spinach. Reheats so well. Thank you for sharing it!
Jeannie says
I love this recipe. So easy! I use cubed ham instead of sausage sometimes to switch it up.
Nikki Goszyk says
This recipe is beyond delicious and so incredibly easy. If I am being honest, I’m not the biggest fan of eggs, but this recipe is so fantastic I cannot wait for breakfast again tomorrow. Definitely great for food prep or for brunch with the family.
Liane R says
Easy to make—yummy to eat! My new favorite breakfast recipe! We make it one day and have it for breakfast for the next two days. This time I added a can of chopped green chiles.
Alaina says
The easiest, most delicious breakfast. I don't love heating up leftovers but this dish is absolutely perfect to make once and reheat for breakfast all week long - make it!
Rebekah says
You need to make this! It’s so quick and easy. I usually add some veggies—onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, or whatever I have on hand. I top with cheese slices to make portioning easier. My family loves this recipe!
Camille says
Honestly one of my fave breakfast recipes! It’s a permanent staple in my breakfast rotation!