Loaded Hash Brown Casserole (Print Version)
Hearty hash browns with sausage, bacon, cheddar, and gravy baked until golden and flavorful.
# Ingredients:
Potatoes
01 -
30 oz frozen shredded hash browns
Meat
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1 lb cooked and drained sausage
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12 oz cooked chopped bacon
Dairy
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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6 whole eggs
Seasonings
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Garlic powder, to taste
Gravy
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1 package Pioneer Country Gravy Mix
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2 cups water
Vegetables
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2 chopped green onions
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Arrange bacon on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until crispy.
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While bacon cooks, brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess grease.
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Remove bacon from oven, drain excess grease, then chop into small pieces, reserving some for topping.
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Grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish. Add hash browns, cooked sausage, chopped bacon (except reserved amount), and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Mix Pioneer Country Gravy Mix with 2 cups water according to package directions. Pour over the casserole ingredients and spread evenly.
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Whisk 6 eggs thoroughly and pour over casserole. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes or until eggs are set and hash browns are cooked through.
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Top with reserved chopped bacon and chopped green onions before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure excess grease is removed from cooked meats to avoid a greasy casserole.