overnight cheesy hashbrown & egg casserole

12/8/2016

Yes, that's right, I said overnight breakfast. You know what that means? You get to wake up, pop this in the oven & serve a great breakfast with zero morning time prep work. It is so easy to put this together the day or night before you want to bake it and get all your prep work and dishes out of the way so you can just enjoy your morning. I particularly love this recipe for holiday mornings. You've got enough to worry about on holidays like focusing on your main meal of the day and spending time with family so anything you can do the day before is always helpful! I also love overnight breakfasts because let's be honest, if you're having any sort of party out or at your house, a stress free comfort food breakfast will be real nice to wake up to, especially if you had one too many cocktails the night before. Whatever your occassion this is sure to be a family favorite.... I mean what's not too love about cheesy egg & potato all combined together?!

INGREDIENTS:

12 eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 lb ground pork breakfast sausge
1 small white or yellow onion, diced
1 poblano pepper, diced
30 oz. bag frozen shredded hash browns
2 cups shredded cheddar
Salt & Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Add your breakfast sausage to a skillet and cook over medium heat. When there is only a little pink showing left in the meat add in your diced onion & pepper and continue to saute until meat is fully cooked and vegetables soften up a little. (If you hate onion or pepper, leave them out - it will turn out just fine).
While meat & veggies are cooking add your eggs to a large mixing bowl and whisk until combined. You can use a kitchenaid mixer or whisk by hand.
Add whipping cream and about a tsp. each of salt & pepper to your eggs and whisk again.
Add cooked meat/veggie mix into egg mixture and stir everything together.
Add in 1 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar & your 30 oz. bag of hash browns. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
Grease / spray a 9 x 13" baking dish and pour your breakfast mix in, spreading evenly through the pan. Sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup of cheddar on top.
Cover baking dish in foil, saran wrap, or a lid and set in the fridge, leave overnight.
Preheat oven to 350' one hour before you are ready to eat. Bake casserole (uncovered) 45-60 minutes. (Check at 45 to see if done or if it looks like it needs a few more minutes, this will cook slightly differently depending on your oven)!. Remove from oven, and let stand for about 10 minutes before cutting and serving to allow everything to cool and set.
ENJOY!

65 Comments

Sarah @ cookathome.info link

12/20/2016 06:14:22 am

Love anything that makes breakfast time easier. And this looks like it would fill the house with all sorts of yummy smells!

Simply Delish Eats link

12/20/2016 08:35:18 am

You and me both, Sarah! And I must say, the house did smell really good while this was baking! :)

Lisa

4/29/2017 06:39:51 am

The combinations of the ingredients is great!!!
If you cook the casserole with foil on it for 45 mins, it will not be done. There wasn't instructions as to leave the foil on or off.

SIMPLY DELISH EATS link

5/1/2017 10:46:14 am

Hi Lisa!

I am so glad you enjoyed. Thank you for calling those points out, I will adjust the post to be more clear :)
45 minutes cooked mine but I will add a time range so others know to check in case they run into the same issue.

xo,
Simply Delish Eats

Char

12/24/2017 06:22:56 pm

I looked back through the recipe and it does say "uncovered" in parentheses. This is going to be our Christmas morning breakfast, so I hope it's going to be good!

Lyn

12/22/2016 09:20:27 pm

No one likes sausage in my family, so crumbled bacon. How would have milk gravy. Mmmm, I'm ready for breakfast.

12/23/2016 10:22:00 am

Crumbled bacon would be just as yummy, enjoy!

Janet

12/23/2016 11:05:57 am

Do you bake covered or uncovered?

12/23/2016 11:08:12 am

Hi Janet,

I think it would be okay either way, but I baked uncovered :)

12/23/2016 01:37:21 pm

Thank you!

Laura

12/23/2016 05:27:40 pm

How many servings does this make?

12/23/2016 05:33:03 pm

Hi Laura,

Between 9-12 servings depending on if this is part of a breakfast or a full breakfast. The piece shown in the image is 1 serving if cut into 9 pieces.
You use a 9x13" pan to bake if that helps on visualizing serving sizes.

Hope this helps!

Kaitlyn

12/23/2016 06:28:34 pm

Can milk be used instead of heay whipping cream?

12/23/2016 07:44:51 pm

Hi Kaitlyn!

Milk should work just fine, I would suggest using just a couple tablespoons less since it's not as think, or using a whole milk.
Enjoy!

Cat

12/30/2016 09:55:02 pm

What about using 1/2 & 1/2? Still a couple tablespoons less? Trying it out tomorrow to serve at New Years Day Brunch! 1 Veggie Version & 1 with Meat... this is exactly what I was looking for!

12/31/2016 10:56:03 am

Hi Cat!

I think 1/2 and 1/2 would be okay if treated like milk, as you suggested. I love the idea of having two different variations available, I would love to hear how they come out! :)

Happy New Year!

1/2/2017 11:26:57 am

They turned out great! Having two in the oven did add on some time to the cooking process. Took a little extra time for the middle to cook but once they were both almost done, I transferred it to the chafing dish with a sterno under and it finished cooking there.

12/24/2016 06:57:13 am

Did you thaw hash browns out prior to putting this together?

SIMPLY DELISH EATS

12/24/2016 08:45:45 am

Hi Laura!

No I did not thaw the hash browns, mix them in while frozen, they will thaw enough in the mix overnight in the fridge.
Enjoy! :)

12/24/2016 11:17:13 am

Made this this am for an early Christmas Eve breakfast. Everyone loved it. No onions or peppers. Tomorrow I'm making it extra cheesy, no onion, no sausage, no pepper. This is sooo easy and sooo good!

12/25/2016 08:32:28 am

Hi Janet!

So glad to hear everyone enjoyed it! I love how easy it is to tweak the recipe to your families personal taste too, extra cheesy and simple sounds so yummy!
Merry Christmas!

nanamac

12/26/2016 01:54:31 pm

Does it spill over the top? Mine was right to the top. I put on a cookie sheet but I would hate to lose a drop

simply delish eats link

12/26/2016 05:18:18 pm

Hi!

It should not spill over the top, mine did not and it really filled the dish. It may bubble a little bit but shouldn't expand enough for you to lose much of it. If you are concerned you could try baking it covered in foil and checking half way through if it seems okay to remove foil. I hope you enjoy!

Jon

12/26/2016 08:27:27 pm

Can I make this and freeze it for breakfast each day of the week?

12/26/2016 08:37:19 pm

Hi Jon,

I have not tested freezing this recipe, however I think it would be just fine frozen and warmed up. I would recommend dividing up into individual serving sizes before freezing so it is only being warmed up one time.

Jess

11/19/2017 05:34:22 am

It freezes nicely. Thaw before reheating.

Melanie

11/18/2018 01:59:10 pm

Did you bake it and then freeze it? Or did you freeze before baking and then thaw before putting it in the oven?

Thanks!

barb

12/27/2016 09:57:32 am

hi
should i use cubed or shredded frozen hash browns??
thx

12/27/2016 10:01:47 am

Hi Barb!

Shredded hashbrowns, thank you for calling that out - I will update the recipe :)

Brandy Hafner

1/14/2017 02:55:10 pm

Can I use hamburger instead of sausage?

1/16/2017 09:09:04 pm

Hi Brandy!

You can definitely use hamburger if desired. It may not have be as "breakfasty" tasting as using breakfast sausage but would be a fine substitute ingredient wise! :)

Enjoy!

Sarah

1/20/2017 09:40:56 am

Do you have to leave it in the fridge overnight? Or can I cook it right away?

1/20/2017 07:56:27 pm

Hi Sarah!

You could definitely cook it when you made it if you didn't want to do an overnight. I haven't tested but I would recommend cooking a tad longer or sitting the frozen hashbrowns out to thaw a little before you started as they won't be thawed the same way they would overnight. As long as it is warm throughout, you are fine! :)

Enjoy!

Jennifer link

6/1/2018 12:13:53 pm

Hi, do I need to thaw the hash browns before adding them? Thank you!

Jenny

2/4/2017 04:43:21 pm

Hi! Do you have to have the oven on an hour ahead or is preheat long enough?

2/20/2017 10:02:20 am

Hi Jenny!

I am so sorry I missed your question. You do not need to have the oven on an hour ahead, normal preheat is fine. The hour ahead was referencing an hour before you are ready to eat as the preheat and baking time combined is about an hour! :)

Christine

3/19/2017 06:03:18 am

Since finding your recipe, I have made this several times. My family loves it! Makes Sunday mornings easy for me. First time,, I followed recipe, then I started to mix it up for a variety. I have used sausage, ham and bacon and added spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes, I do use milk now for the convenience of not always having the cream on hand, I also have used different kind of cheeses and used less cheese simply because I ran low lol. Today we are having it with the ham, fresh spinach, onion and cheese.I love it, took me less than 10 minutes to make last night, and any left overs kids will eat tomorrow. :-)

3/20/2017 12:47:53 pm

Hi Christine!

All of those variations sound so yummy, I am so happy to hear your family is enjoying it and that you are having fun switching it up! It is on my to-do list to make some variations to post! Thank you for writing!

xo, simply delish eats!

kyrstan

11/9/2018 02:07:36 pm

when you added the veggies to yours did you have to cook any different? did you wilt the spinach before hand at all? hoping to make this with ham and veggies tomorrow for a baby shower!

Nikki

5/4/2017 08:50:41 am

I am planning to bake this for a Mother's Day breakfast and wanted to try baking in muffin tins. Can this be baked in muffin tins?

5/4/2017 08:59:14 am

Hi Nikki!

I do not want to make any guarantees as I have not tried baking this in a muffin pan, but I think it would do just fine! Just make sure to grease the whole pan so they don't stick, and watch them a little closer as the baking time will most likely be different due to the smaller sizes. Just note that it will not "rise" like a muffin, it will just make individial size pieces :)
I would love to hear what you do and how it turns out!

xo, Simply Delish Eats

5/6/2017 10:46:04 am

Can you use the unfrozen hash browns. I noticed the frozen tend to make it more watery

carol

5/27/2017 04:51:17 am

i never buy the frozen hashbrowns, but i would think you would throw them in in the morning, i'm making tonight , but throwing in hashbrowns tomorrow morning,,

Krista

11/4/2017 03:00:17 pm

Can I make this recipe with diced hashbrownsm..that is what I have in the freezer.

11/8/2017 09:39:35 am

Hi Krista,

Yes, you may use frozen diced hashbrowns, just add a little cooking time to the total in order to make sure they get cooked all the way through! :)

Sammy

11/16/2017 06:12:35 am

Could this be made in the crockpot?

Carrie Hartzler

12/18/2017 08:33:04 am

how many servings roughly I'm feeding a large group.

12/18/2017 04:06:30 pm

Hi Carrie!

This makes about 12 servings - for a larger group or if there will not be other sides to supplement I would make two trays.

Enjoy & Happy Holidays!

xo, SDE!

Cathy Diebold link

12/21/2017 10:18:35 am

Making this for Christmas day this year! Can I used the refrigerated hash browns and if so do I put them in with the other ingredients the night before or the morning of?

Simply Delish Eats

12/21/2017 10:21:56 am

Hi!

I️ am so glad to hear that! If you use refrigerated hash browns you can stir in in the morning, but at night should be fine too since they will stay refrigerated all night long!

Enjoy and have a great Christmas!

:)

Marcia link

1/15/2018 07:49:02 am

I'm questioning the small amount of liquid (1/2 cup whipping cream)..Other recipes use about 2 cups milk. Just want to make sure it's not a typo. Thank you. I want to try this recipe for a potluck.

Nancy

2/18/2018 04:27:50 pm

Do you drain, or include, the grease from the cooked breakfast sausage?

Ratherbebaking

3/4/2018 07:24:58 am

Has anyone let it sit 2 nights before baking? I want to bake Sunday but would have to mix together Thursday. TIA

Laura Bachrack

3/22/2018 01:12:14 pm

Can I use bacon instead of sausage for this recipe.

Thank you

Laura

Sharon smalley

3/29/2018 12:53:40 pm

Is the 1/2 cup whipping cream correct. All the other casseroles I see require at least 2 cups milk. Just want to make sure before I make this.
Thank for your response.

Dee w

4/20/2018 04:37:57 pm

Can I make it in the crockpot overnight??

Michelle

6/13/2018 06:24:55 am

Did you try the Crock-Pot? I would like to as well since it's summer but didn't want to have a flop. I've made this before in the oven and it was great!

Lauren

5/18/2018 11:02:41 am

If I prep this today (Friday afternoon)... can I leave it in the fridge til sunday morning or is it that too long in the fridge?

Kaycraze

7/28/2018 10:35:37 am

I make this at nite and then divvy up for breakfast for work.

Lynne Slover

9/22/2018 05:30:38 am

I am making this but am unable to serve it right away. Should I cook it through and keep it cold and then reheat it before serving?

Michelle link

12/25/2018 01:05:21 pm

Made this for Christmas morning today. Big hit!
Only change was didn’t have a pablano so used a can of diced chilies and 1/2 diced orange bell pepper. Required about 70 mins cook time. Delicious and will make again.

Lillystar

8/30/2019 04:26:28 am

How are the leftovers? I would need to make this at home to reheat at camp.

Debbie

1/25/2020 08:14:56 pm

I doubled this recipe and used a larger pan. It’s in the fridge now. Planning on taking it for church breakfast in the morning. 🤞

Karen Peck link

2/14/2020 06:11:39 am

I did slightly different. I saved half the hash browns and put on top with the cheese to get a crispy crust on top. Was excellent

Washington Women link

2/5/2021 03:27:56 pm

Thank you for beeing you

overnight cheesy hashbrown & egg casserole

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