Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Dish (Printable Version)
Savor a rich blend of sausage, hashbrowns, eggs, and cheddar baked to a golden finish.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Base Ingredients
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450 g breakfast sausage (Italian or sage variety)
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900 g frozen hashbrowns, thawed
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8 large eggs
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360 ml whole milk
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200 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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120 g cream cheese, softened
→ Flavor Enhancers
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon paprika
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
→ For Serving
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Fresh chives or green onions, chopped
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Sour cream
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Hot sauce or salsa
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat oven to 175°C and butter a 23×33 cm baking dish. Brown the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into bite-sized pieces. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon, leaving 2 tablespoons of rendered fat in the pan.
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Add diced onion and chopped bell pepper to the skillet with sausage drippings. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic during the last minute until aromatic.
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Spread thawed hashbrowns evenly in the prepared baking dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Top with cooked sausage and vegetable mixture.
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Whisk together eggs, milk, softened cream cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth. Small lumps of cream cheese are acceptable as they will melt during baking.
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Pour egg mixture evenly over hashbrowns and sausage layer. Gently press with a fork to allow liquid penetration. Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly on top.
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Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until center is set and top is golden brown. Edges should slightly pull away from the dish. A clean knife inserted in the center confirms doneness.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Using turkey sausage reduces fat content; plant-based sausage offers a vegetarian option. Substituting some milk with Greek yogurt enhances protein. Any melting cheese can replace cheddar.