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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!
Sheri R says
A regular in my meal prep rotation. So easy and SO GOOD!!! Stores well in sealed containers for the week.
Nicole Soltis says
How can you measure it not including the pan?
Jordan Smith says
You have a couple of options! You can either measure the pan before (write it down so you remember) and then weigh the total casserole after baking, then subtract the total from the pan. You will then have just the casserole weight. OR you can just cut it into pieces, place them all on the scale and get your total, and divide by 6 to know the single serving. Hope that helps!
Kristi Hale says
This was delicious and very easy to make!
Kristi Hale says
This was delicious and very easy to make!
Also, Jordan has her recipes already logged on My Fitness Plan for easy macro counting! Thanks Jordan!
Pam says
The bomb.com! Definitely make this when you’re short on time but want to have a great meal-prepped option ready in the fridge! Love!
Sarah says
So quick. So easy. So tasty!!!
Joy Williams says
I loved this so much!
Made it as meal prep for breakfast last week. It was so tasty when reheated, and I pretty much had to fight my two-year old son for it every morning. I think it’s his favorite thing I’ve ever made. This recipe is simple and the real deal.
Charlene D. says
This recipe is straightforward, delicious and easily customizable. I love adding in vegetables (usually spinach & peppers) too. My kids love it too! It’s nice to be able to make this on a Sunday and have it ready to go for breakfast during the week as mornings tend to be hectic!
Jordan Smith says
I'm so glad to hear you and your whole family love this one! I love the addition of veggies too, great idea!
Carly says
Absolutely love this recipe and how quickly and easily it comes together. Such easy meal prep for the week. I've made several times with diced veggies too, which is also really delicious!
Mariah says
Such an easy recipe to make and have breakfast for the whole week!
Stephanie Goelz says
This is the best breakfast meal prep so easy and tasty. I make this for my family at a minimum once a month.
Megan Childs says
I think I’ve reviewed these before but in case I haven’t…. THESE ARE SO GOOD. I always try to meal prep these for the week and my husband and I end up eating the whole thing in two days cuz it’s our favorite thing ever! So easy and I love adding peppers to it for some extra vitamins & color!
Marisa says
Absolutely love this recipe. It only takes 5 minutes to whip together and is great to make for the week. Hits all of the big points for me: high protein, low calorie, quick, delicious!
Jen says
This is such an easy recipe to meal prep breakfast all week long! I’ve also added spinach and tomato to this to add a few veggies and it was still just as good! Jordo’s recipes are my favorite because they are easy, nutritious, and delicious!
Ronna says
I loved this recipe since it was featured in TT! The best, macro friendliest, reheatable breakfast! the cheesiest hashbrowns are so heavenly!