Sausage and Hash Browns Bake

🕒 Cook Time: 55 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Description:

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this Sausage and Hash Browns Bake! It’s a total artery clogger, but that’s precisely why we love it. This dish is a go-to when your house is brimming with family during the holiday season. Packed with hearty ingredients and flavors, it’s sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.

Recipe Category:

Breakfast

Keywords:

Pork, Potato, Vegetable, Meat, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours

Ingredients:

• 2 cups bulk pork sausage
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded hash brown potatoes
• 1/4 cup shredded hash brown potatoes
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sausage:

   • In a large fry pan, crumble and cook the sausage until thoroughly browned.

2. Drain the Sausage:

   • Once cooked, drain the grease out of the pan, and then further drain the sausage on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess grease.

3. Mix the Ingredients:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese with the sour cream, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, and shredded hash brown potatoes.

4. Incorporate Potatoes:

   • Add the shredded hash brown potatoes to the mixture and fold them in gently until well combined.

5. Layer in Casserole Dish:

   • Spread half of the potato mixture evenly into a greased shallow 3-quart casserole dish.

6. Add Sausage:

   • Top the potato mixture with the cooked sausage, distributing it evenly across the dish.

7. Finish Layering:

   • Cover the sausage with the remaining half of the potato mixture, ensuring it covers the sausage layer completely.

8. Sprinkle with Cheese:

   • Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.

9. Bake:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

10. Final Touch:

    • After 45 minutes, uncover the dish and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and bubbly.

11. Serve and Enjoy:

    • Once baked to perfection, remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
    • Serve hot, and savor the irresistible flavors of this hearty breakfast bake.

12. Storage:

    • Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • Simply reheat in the microwave or oven before enjoying another delicious serving.

Indulge in the savory goodness of this Sausage and Hash Browns Bake, perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings with family and friends. With its hearty ingredients and satisfying flavors, it’s bound to become a favorite in your household, especially during those special holiday moments.