If you're feeding a large crowd for breakfast or brunch, look no further than this crowd-pleaser, made with hash browns, sausage, and plenty of cheese. Two types of pork sausage make this hash brown casserole extra flavorful and hearty. Drain the cooked sausage well, and blot with paper towels so the finished dish won't be greasy.
Great for serving house guests!! I used 2 lbs. regular sausage rather than using "hot" so I could control the level of spiciness. Also added 1 cup well drained Pico de Gallo for color. It was a total hit!
Saw this recipe and knew I could use it for my unique family’s eating requirements (gluten and dairy allergies that could land someone in the hospital and other digestive issues), along with the healthy and vegetarian people. I decided to set up a well labeled buffet with enough options that could be a deconstructed casserole or a taco. I made my own hash browns in the oven, a half made with regular peeled potatoes and the other end had an unpeeled potato and sweet potato blend, dozen eggs and unsweetened coconut milk all baked into the casserole.
On the side I had separate bowls for both sausages, bacon pieces, white cheddar, parsley, cilantro, salsas, pomegranate molasses pickled shallots (thanks Bobby Flay), and sweet & hot jalapeño slices. Added as many sauces and condiments as I could think of, a bottle of green Tobasco, a toast and tortilla section and raked in the compliments for brunch.
At the end of the month I’m having a Draft Party with my football buddies and this gave me an idea for a taco buffet, margarita bar and a Tex Mex cake turned into mini cupcakes. Since most everything can be made ahead I’ll be able to make a pitcher of margaritas, kickback and enjoy my friends and the Draft. I’m doubly grateful for the ideas inspired by this recipe!
My new favorite breakfast casserole!! I did cook my hash browns with butter&onions, otherwise i followed the recipe, soooo delicious!
This is a favorite dinner recipe! We use "Idaho Potatoes" dried hash brown potatoes we bought at Costco. Add water to 2 of the little milk carton looking containers and microwave for two minutes. I drained and then fried the browns in bacon fat, added shredded onion, and browned it. Then I followed the directions except I used only 1 lb of sausage. The cheese and everything was the perfect amount. It's a high Covid rate around here so we minimize our trips to the store and we are eating less meat. We keep a flock of chickens so we always have ample eggs. We love artichoke hearts so I cut up a can of the veg hearts and added them for a vegetable. This is a smash hit with my kids and husband. Thanks for the recipe! Almost all out of my pantry.
This is a GREAT casserole! One brunch attendee said, "I almost cancelled when I heard you were serving casserole, but I LOVED this one!"
This is my go-to for funeral food. A family facing going to pick out a casket doesn't feel like preparing breakfast, but this casserole warms over nicely in the microwave and gives the family some protein and comfort to help them through a difficult day.
I did add bell pepper, onion, and a bit more cheese to the recipe. Really, really good!
Loved this- made it Christmas morning. When we went to get the Ore-Ida hash browns, those were all sold out, so we used mini-tator tots and they were perfect! We doubled the recipe and it serves piping hot. Delicious! Thank you Southern Living for bringing a new tradition to our Christmas morning.