Description
This cheesy apple and sausage breakfast casserole is a savory-sweet crowd-pleaser made with hash browns, sharp cheddar, juicy apples, and breakfast sausage. Perfect for holidays, brunch, or make-ahead breakfasts.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 5 cups (about 19 ounces) shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 Gala apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 12 ounces breakfast sausage, casings removed if links
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Scatter the hash browns evenly over the bottom of the dish and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
- In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with cinnamon until evenly coated. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth.
- Break the sausage into bite-size pieces and add to the egg mixture along with the apples, 1 cup cheddar, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the potatoes and cheese. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar on top.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If using a ceramic baking dish, baking time may increase to up to 1 hour.
- Refrigerate leftovers tightly covered for up to 4 days.
- Freeze portions wrapped in foil and stored in a zip-top bag for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American