In addition tofrozen hash browns, you’ll also need two kinds ofground porksausagehot and sausage with sage.

Two types of pork sausage make thishash brown casseroleextra flavorful and hearty.

Drain the cooked sausage well, and blot with paper towels so the finished dish won’t be greasy.

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Add to that the ingredients for the casserole’s eggy mixture:eggs,Cheddar cheese, andwhole milk.

To finish off the flavors, grab thesaltandpepperand a bit offresh parsleyfor some color and freshness.

Making this casserole the night before is a great way to make your mornings a little less hectic.

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However, we don’t recommend you put the whole unbaked casserole in the fridge.

This will keep the hash browns from absorbing a great deal of moisture from the egg mixture.

Once baked, enjoy this dish within 3 days.

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Be sure to keep it stored tightly in an airtight container.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did you put frozen or raw hash browns into the breakfast casserole?

That’s likely your culprit.

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Cooking the hash browns not only adds flavor and color, it cooks out a lot of the moisture.

If you skip that step, the water could leak out during baking and make the dish too soggy.

Frozen hash browns will leak moisture during cooking, which could leave a soggy, sad mess behind.

Southern Living Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole with egg mixture ready to pour over

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ground pork sausage with sage (such as Jimmy Dean)

1poundpkg.

hot ground pork sausage

1(30-oz.)

Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

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Remove from heat; drain well on paper towels.

Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 12 teaspoon of the pepper.

Spoon into prepared baking dish.

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Whisk together eggs, milk, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 12 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.

Pour over sausage mixture.

Sprinkle with remaining 12 cup cheese.

Bake in preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes.

Sprinkle with parsley and chives.