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Has brown casserole topped with chives.

Easy & Healthy Hash Brown Breakfast

Easy hash brown breakfast casserole with eggs, sausage, and cheese. Perfect for meal prep, quick breakfasts, or family brunch!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Make Ahead Recipe
Cuisine Main Course
Servings 8 servings
Calories 241 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board + knife
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Cooking spray

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag 20 oz shredded potato hashbrowns
  • 18 mini chicken sausage maple
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 8 oz low fat cheddar cheese shredded or pre shredded cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish or line with parchment paper.
  • Slice the chicken sausage into thin, bite-sized pieces so it distributes evenly throughout the casserole.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried parsley until smooth and well combined.
  • Stir in the shredded hash browns, sliced sausage, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with the remaining cheese.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 60-65 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing into portions. Top with chives if using. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 26gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 290mgSodium: 1171mgPotassium: 225mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 488IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 2mg
Keyword hash brown breakfast casserole
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