Sausage Egg Hashbrown Casserole

This Sausage Egg Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is a hearty breakfast bake made with shredded hash browns, sausage, eggs, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese. It bakes up creamy, cheesy, and golden around the edges, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, holiday mornings, or breakfast for dinner.

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Don’t you love a casserole that comes together without a lot of fuss? This one-pan breakfast bake satisfies a hungry appetite, and yes, I serve it for supper too. The first time I made it, my family plowed through the whole dish, then asked if I could make another one for later.

This is also one of my go-to recipes for holiday mornings when I need to feed a lot of people. Come on over for Christmas, Easter, or your birthday, and I’ll make this for you.

Recipe Highlights

What Makes This Casserole Work

• This casserole is made with simple breakfast ingredients: shredded hash browns, sausage, eggs, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese. Nothing fancy, just hearty food that bakes into a creamy, cheesy breakfast casserole.
• The cottage cheese melts into the eggs as the casserole bakes, so the center stays creamy without using canned soup. The sausage adds savory flavor, the hash browns make it filling, and the cheddar gives it that golden, cheesy top.
• It’s also a good make-ahead recipe. Assemble it the night before, refrigerate it, then bake it the next morning. You can also bake it once and reheat slices during the week.

Sausage Egg Hashbrown Casserole Ingredients

• Hash Browns – I like Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, but you can use other brands. If you are using frozen hash browns, thaw them first and pat away extra moisture if they seem wet.
• Sausage – Use a mild country sausage, such as Jimmy Dean. But if you like things spicy, you can try chorizo or spicy breakfast sausage.
• Eggs – Use large eggs for this recipe.
• Cheese – Sharp cheddar gives the casserole the most flavor, but mild cheddar also works. You can also use Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Swiss, or a blend of cheeses.
• Cottage Cheese – Use small-curd cottage cheese. It melts into the egg mixture, helping make the casserole creamy without using canned soup.

How To Make A Hashbrown and Egg Casserole

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. You can also use a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, but the casserole will be thinner and may bake a little faster.

Step 2. Chop the red pepper, onion and parsley.

Step 3. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula or wooden spoon.

Step 4. When the sausage starts to brown, add the onions and continue cooking until browned and cooked through. When done, drain any excess grease.

Step 5. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until the yolks and whites are blended.

Step 6. Add the hash browns, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, red pepper, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.

Step 7. Add the cooked sausage and onion to the egg mixture. Stir until combined.

Step 8. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

Step 9. Bake uncovered for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the top is golden and the center is set. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

“Such a comforting and satisfying way to start the day.  We love all egg casseroles and with hashbrowns it moves to the top of the list.  Thanks for sharing your recipe!”
— Glenna E.

How To Store and Reheat Breakfast Casserole

Store leftover breakfast casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To reheat a slice, microwave it until warm, or place it in a covered baking dish and warm it in a 325°F oven. If reheating from frozen, thaw the casserole overnight in the refrigerator first for the best texture.

What To Serve With Sausage, Egg, Hash Brown Casserole

Serve this sausage egg hash brown casserole with my easy homemade biscuits, toast and fruit. For brunch, add muffins, oatmeal, quiche tarts, or a fresh fruit bowl.

For supper, keep it simple with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables. This casserole is filling, so you do not need much on the side.

More Breakfast Recipes To Try

• If you want another easy egg recipe, try my simple scrambled eggs made with just four ingredients.
• Serve this casserole with homemade biscuits for a classic breakfast or brunch.
• For another warm and filling breakfast, try my apple cranberry oatmeal with cinnamon and nutmeg.
• These Swiss cheese quiche tarts are another great option for brunch or grab-and-go breakfasts.
• If you like sausage for supper, bake this Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage Dinner.

Recipe

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First published: March 29, 2022; last updated: July 8, 2026 for better readability.

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About Jere’

From learning to cook on a farm in Indiana to culinary school in California, my passion for food is never-ending.  Turning on my oven to bake something for friends and family is my happy place, and I am glad to be here at One Hot Oven sharing both sweet and savory family-friendly recipes for your cooking and baking inspiration.