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Hash Brown Egg Casserole (Easy Breakfast Bake)

A hearty, cheesy breakfast casserole made with eggs, hash browns, and your favorite add-ins. Perfect for weekends, holidays, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus extra for topping
  • 2 cups shredded hash browns thawed
  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 0.5 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 cup cooked sausage or bacon bits optional
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter for greasing

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Sauté onions and peppers in a skillet until soft. Cook sausage or bacon if using.
  3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  4. Add hash browns, veggies, sausage, and cheese. Mix well.
  5. Pour mixture into baking dish and sprinkle extra cheese on top.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set. Let rest before slicing.

Notes

Thaw hash browns before using to prevent excess moisture.