Quick Christmas Morning Hash (Printer View)

A festive casserole with crispy hash browns, cheddar, and sausage, perfect for a holiday brunch.

# Components:

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01 - 24 oz frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
02 - 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), casing removed
03 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
04 - ½ cup diced red bell pepper
05 - ½ cup diced green onions
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 6 large eggs
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
10 - ½ tsp garlic powder
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or melted butter.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - In a large bowl, mix thawed hash browns, cooked sausage, diced red bell pepper, diced green onions, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until fully blended.
05 - Pour egg mixture over hash brown mixture and stir thoroughly to coat evenly.
06 - Spread the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese on top.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It’s a one-dish meal that combines all your favorite breakfast flavors.
  • The recipe is simple and quick to prepare, perfect for a festive morning.
  • Adaptable with options for meat lovers or vegetarians.
  • Serves a crowd with six hearty portions.
02 -
  • Use olive oil or melted butter to grease your baking dish for extra flavor and a non-stick surface.
  • Drain excess fat after cooking sausage to avoid a greasy casserole.
  • Mix ingredients gently but thoroughly to ensure even distribution without compacting the mixture.
  • Allow the bake to cool slightly to set perfectly before slicing.
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