Hearty Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

This hashbrown breakfast casserole recipe is delicious and easy to put together! It doubles as a vegetarian dinner and leftovers save well.

Here’s a deliciously comforting recipe that makes your kitchen smell like a cozy diner: Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole! Don’t let the name fool you: this tasty number works for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty vegetarian dinner. It works cold, room temp or warm, so you can easily make it ahead. And leftovers stay good for days! It’s beautifully hearty, pairing cheesy hash browns with chili powder, garlic powder and cumin for massive savory flavor. Because it’s easy to make ahead, it’s super unfussy and low maintenance. Thank you, hashbrown casserole!

The elements in this hashbrown breakfast casserole

Again, the name is only half of the way you can serve it. We make this hashbrown breakfast casserole for friends who just had a baby as a vegetarian dinner. Because it’s easy to make in advance and doesn’t need to be reheated, it’s perfect for transporting to friends who need a meal. And, it’s a great savory option for a family brunch! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Frozen hashbrowns: Find a 1 pound bag in your local grocery. You can throw them in right from frozen!
• Eggs: 1 dozen makes it a super filling recipe for a crowd
• Sour cream adds just the right richness
• Milk
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Green onions
• Red bell pepper
• Spices: Chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt

You don’t even need to saute the veggies! Just throw everything in a 9 x 13″ pan and bake it up. (Of course, whisk the eggs first.) It’s seriously simple. Jump down to the recipe for all the info!

Frozen hashbrowns are easy, or use potatoes

This hashbrown breakfast casserole uses the magic of frozen hashbrowns to make a quick casserole in no time. There’s actually nothing processed about frozen hash browns: they’re simply potatoes! However, some hash brown brands can include extra flours or fillers. Check the package ingredients to make sure!

If you’d like, you can also use potatoes! Use 1 pound of russet potatoes, which is the perfect type for hashbrowns. In the recipe below, we’ve included instructions on how to quick soak them so they’re the consistency of frozen hashbrowns, like in our Homemade Hash Brown recipe. See below for more!

How long does hashbrown breakfast casserole last

This breakfast casserole is super unfussy. To put it together, all you have to do is dump and stir: then bake for 50 to 55 minutes. The best part? Leftovers last for days. The pan makes enough for 8 servings, so we always make it for our family then refrigerate the leftovers.

• Leftovers are good for 5 days, refrigerated.
• To serve, you can eat cold, room temperature, or warmed in a 350 degree oven.

It’s a vegetarian breakfast casserole, too!

Many breakfast casserole recipes have sausage. This one skips the meat, so it’s a vegetarian breakfast that works for various eaters! The flavor is so savory and delicious, you don’t need the meat. It’s also free of gluten, so it’s a nice gluten free breakfast option, too.

What to serve with hashbrown breakfast casserole

Whether you’re serving it as a vegetarian breakfast, brunch, or dinner, there are lots of great ways to accessorize this into a meal! Here’s what we’d pair with it:

• Biscuits: Try this Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe
• Muffins: Pair it with Blender Muffins, Banana Oatmeal Muffins, Favorite Applesauce Muffins or Strawberry Muffins
• Salad: Add a simple salad like Goat Cheese Salad with Arugula, Simple Citrus Salad or Simple Carrot Salad
• Scones: Try Blueberry Scones or Easy Vegan Scones

This hashbrown breakfast casserole is…

Vegetarian and gluten-free.

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Hearty Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

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(8 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)

5 from 8 reviews

• Author: Sonja Overhiser
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings
• Diet: Vegetarian

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This hashbrown breakfast casserole recipe is delicious and easy to put together! It doubles as a vegetarian dinner and leftovers save well.

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Ingredients

• 2 green onions
• 1 small red bell pepper
• 16 ounces frozen hash browns*
• 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 12 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more to serve
• Salsa, to serve

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9″ x 13″ casserole dish.
2. Finely dice the bell pepper. Thinly slice the green onions.
3. Add the frozen hash browns, chopped pepper and green onion, and shredded cheese to the casserole pan and mix to combine. Sprinkle with the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt over the veggie mix and stir to combine.
4. In large bowl, whisk the eggs. Then whisk in the milk, sour cream and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt until fully combined (small dots of sour cream are ok). Pour the egg mixture over vegetables, then gently tap it down with a whisk to get everything evenly distributed.
5. Bake 50 to 55 minutes until eggs are set (insert a knife and check to make sure it is cooked through). Rest 5 minutes before slicing into pieces and serving. Leftovers save well: refrigerate for up to 5 days and serve them cold, room temperature, or warmed. 

Notes

*Or, use 2 medium russet potatoes (1 pound). Wash the potatoes, leaving the skins on. Use the large side of a box grater or a food processor large grating blade to grate the potatoes. Place the grated potatoes into a large bowl and fill it with cold water. Tip the bowl to drain off starchy water, then fill it again. Stir the potatoes to release starches soak them for 2 minutes. Drain the grated potatoes and squeeze out any excess water. Transfer them to a clean, dry towel. Wring the potatoes in the towel to remove as much liquid as possible.

• Category: Main dish
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: Breakfast

Keywords: Hashbrown breakfast casserole

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More vegetarian breakfast ideas

This vegetarian breakfast casserole is a fantastic option for a meatless brunch! Here are a few other great meatless ideas:

• Try this easy Hearty Breakfast Skillet with eggs and hashbrowns
• Opt for a quick Quick Breakfast Quesadilla with scrambled eggs
• Go for Tex-Mex style Epic Breakfast Tacos
• Try uniquely hearty Savory Oatmeal, loaded with veggies and toppings
• Grab a big pan of plant-based Banana Baked Oatmeal

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