This is one of those recipes that just makes life easier all around. The inspiration for it came from my sister-in-law’s mom. She often makes a recipe for a breakfast bake that’s commonly called a ‘wife saver’ although I think it has other names as well. I loved the idea straight off, but most of these recipes are made with bread. So rather than using gluten-free bread, I decided to go with hash browns instead and add some veggies in too. The results were a loaded breakfast casserole we can’t get enough of! And after 4 years of making this egg casserole, I had to add all my new additions for you today with this updated version.
How to make this recipe step by step
I really hope you enjoy this Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole! If you do get a chance to make this recipe, I’d love to hear from you in the comments. If you use fresh bell peppers, sauté them briefly with the sausage or bacon. You can also use finely diced-up ham as well, but don’t cook it in this step, brown the hash browns on their own. If you use the grated potato, add it in at this step, it will just take a little bit longer to cook. Cook over medium-high heat to brown the potato. If you’re choosing the make-ahead option, let the sausage mixture cool for 10-15 minutes before topping with the egg mixture. Bake the breakfast casserole until puffed up and done in the center.
