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Crispy Amish Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Sausage and Hash Browns

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A hearty and crispy breakfast casserole combining savory sausage, golden hash browns, and a custardy egg base, perfect for brunch and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb frozen shredded hash browns (thawed and patted dry)
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, ground pork or sausage crumbles)
  • 6 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt)
  • Black pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon freshly cracked)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil (for sautéing sausage and onion)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Thaw and dry hash browns thoroughly by pressing out moisture using a colander or clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through (7-8 minutes). Add chopped onion and minced garlic in the last 2 minutes and sauté until softened. Drain excess fat.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs and 1 ½ cups whole milk until combined. Stir in 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Add cooked sausage and onion mixture to the egg custard. Fold in thawed, dried hash browns until evenly distributed.
  6. Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  7. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes. About 10 minutes before done, increase oven temperature to 400°F (205°C) to create a crispy crust. The casserole is ready when edges are golden brown, center is set, and a knife inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Dry hash browns thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Bake uncovered and increase oven temperature near the end for a golden crust. Let rest before slicing. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly but center is not set. Variations include vegetarian, low-carb, spicy, and dairy-free options.

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