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The Ultimate Hashbrown Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 650
A cheesy, savory hashbrown casserole with sausage and vegetables, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

Main

  • 30 oz frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes (thawed)
  • 3 cups diced smoked sausage
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2-3 Tbsp canned diced green chiles (drained)
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 4 Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 4 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste minced fresh parsley or chives (for garnish (optional))

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 3 qt baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Cook sausage until browned, then add to a large bowl with hashbrowns. Sauté onion and bell pepper, then add to bowl with green chiles.
  • Make cheese sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and broth, simmer until thickened. Stir in 3 cups cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Combine cheese sauce with potato mixture, transfer to baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 45-50 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

For a crisp top, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: cheese, Hashbrown, Sausage