Made with breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and crispy hash brown patties, this Hash Brown Patty Egg Bake is a DELICIOUS weekend breakfast. It’s easy to prep ahead and tastes amazing!

Hash brown patty egg bake in a white casserole dish

This Egg Casserole Never Misses

I’m a sucker for breakfast for dinner, and this Hash Brown Patty Egg Bake has been on repeat at least once a month at my house lately. Both my kids love it (and one usually doesn’t like sausage and one doesn’t usually like eggs!).

It’s EASY To Make. This hash brown patty egg casserole is made from simple ingredients, using basic kitchen techniques–stirring, grating, dicing, browning. I’d definitely say it’s beginner-friendly!
It Tastes DELICIOUS. Savory sausage, fluffy eggs, plenty of melty cheese, and crispy, salty, golden brown hash browns in every bite. What’s not to love?
It’s Perfect For Company or Meal Prep. This easy recipe works well for meal prep breakfasts or a weeknight breakfast-for-dinner situation, but delicious enough for Easter or Christmas morning! It’s great for sharing and always gets rave reviews.

Happy cooking! xo, Emily

Gather Your Ingredients

This hash brown breakfast casserole is a special kind of alchemy. The ingredients is simple, but the combination is MAGIC. Let’s take a look:

Ground Breakfast Sausage. You’ll need bulk breakfast sausage rather than sausage links for this recipe. You can use traditional pork breakfast sausage, turkey breakfast sausage or chicken breakfast sausage here. I’ve made it with pork sausage and chicken sausage, and we loved both! Chicken or turkey sausage will be higher in protein and lower in fat.
Eggs, Egg Whites & Cottage Cheese. This trio is one of the secrets to super fluffy eggs. Even though the egg layer is thin, it’s packed with protein and stays light and fluffy.
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper. Simple seasonings, but they really enhance the flavor!
Cheddar Cheese. I like sharp cheddar cheese since the flavor comes through more. Freshly grated cheese melts best!
Hash Brown Patties. I usually use Trader Joe’s or Ore Ida brands, since they’re gluten-free! Both are made with pretty simple ingredients and work well here.

How To Make This Hash Brown Egg Bake, Step By Step

As always, you can find the full recipe with ingredient amounts, detailed instructions, and tips in the recipe card below.

Making hash brown egg casserole step by step

PREHEAT & PREP. To start, preheat the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. lightly grease a 9×9 baking dish. I like a glass or ceramic 9×9 casserole dish for this, since it conducts heat more gently!
BROWN THE SAUSAGE. In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until it’s fully cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside. Drain excess grease from the pan and add cooked sausage to the bottom of the baking dish.
WHISK EGG MIXTURE. While the sausage cooks, prep your other ingredients. In a large bowl, combine eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, salt and pepper. Make sure the egg whites are well blended. Pour egg mixture over the sausage. (If desired, you can cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and chill the casserole overnight at this point and finish it in the morning.)
ASSEMBLE. Right before baking, sprinkle the egg mixture with cheddar cheese and add the hash brown patties on top. You should be able to fit 6 patties in a 9×9 pan!
BAKE. Place the egg bake in the preheated oven and bake 40-45 minutes, or until the center is just set and only has a tiny wobble. (You don’t want it to slosh or look liquid.) Let the egg bake stand 5-10 minutes before cutting into slices.
SERVE & STORE. Cut into 6 slices (I just slice in between the hash brown patties!) and serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge 2-3 days.

PREP AHEAD: Get ahead on this easy breakfast casserole recipe by starting it the night before! You can brown the sausage, mix up the egg mixture and cover that overnight in the fridge. Just wait to add the cheese and hash browns until right before baking the next morning so they don’t get soggy or sink.

Sausage egg casserole topped with hash brown patties

What To Serve With This Dish

This hash brown patty egg casserole is a great recipe on its own, and 9 times out of 10, I’ll just serve this with some fresh fruit and call it a day, but if you’re making it for a special occasion, weekend brunch, or holiday breakfast, these are some of our favorite pairings…

FRESH FRUIT. Some ripe strawberries and blueberries, grapefruit, or a nice fresh fruit salad are always a win! Or, put out some granola and yogurt along with the fruit for parfaits!
MUFFINS. A side of our Almond Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, or some fluffy Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins never go wrong!
FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE. If you’re making this for a holiday brunch, try baking this easy breakfast bake along with our Gluten-Free French Toast Casserole! It can be baked at the same temperature for almost the same amount of time, and both can be largely prepped the night before!
CINNAMON ROLLS. Again, if you’re going big for Christmas Morning or Easter, Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls or Orange Rolls are great with this!

A slice of sausage hash brown egg casserole on a white plate

FAQ + Tips And Tricks For The Best Hash Brown Patty Egg Casserole

Do I Have To Use Egg Whites? You can swap the egg whites for 2 more whole eggs if you don’t keep them on hand! It’ll have a texture more similar to our Tortilla Quiche, and it’s also delicious.

Can’t Find Hash Brown Patties? Use tater tots instead! They’ll work better than traditional shredded hash browns and will crisp up the same way hash brown patties do. I don’t recommend shredded potatoes here, since they’ll sink and won’t crisp up the same.

Can I Add Veggies? I bet you can! Some sauteed bell peppers and onions would be delicious added to the bottom layer with the sausage. Green chilis, sliced green onions, or caramelized onions, would all be great options, too!

More Variations To Try. This is my go-to combination for a cheesy hashbrown breakfast casserole, but you can absolutely use it as a recipe base and play with it! Feel free to swap the sausage out for crispy bacon or cooked, diced ham (great for leftover holiday ham!). You can also play with the cheese, depending on your mix-ins. Feel free to use Pepper Jack Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Gruyere Cheese, or your favorites!

More Gluten-Free Brunch Recipes To Try

Gluten-Free French Toast Casserole

Honey Lime Fruit Salad

Gluten-Free Sausage Gravy

Almond Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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Sausage & Hash Brown Patty Egg Bake

Savory sausage, fluffy eggs, plenty of melty cheese, and crispy salty hash browns make this hash brown breakfast casserole a win every time!

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 50

Total Time: 55

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Servings: Servings

Ingredients

8 oz. Breakfast Sausage
4 Large Eggs
½ cup Egg White (or 2 more Eggs)
½ cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
¼ tsp. Black Pepper
1/2-3/4 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
6 Frozen Hash Brown Patties (like Ore Ida or Trader Joe’s)

Instructions

PREHEAT & PREP. To start, preheat the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. lightly grease a 9×9 baking dish. I like a glass or ceramic 9×9 casserole dish for this, since it conducts heat more gently!
BROWN THE SAUSAGE. In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until it's fully cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside. Drain excess grease from the pan and add cooked sausage to the bottom of the baking dish.
WHISK EGG MIXTURE. While the sausage cooks, prep your other ingredients. In a large bowl, combine eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, salt and pepper. Make sure the egg whites are well blended. Pour egg mixture over the sausage. (If desired, you can cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and chill the casserole overnight at this point and finish it in the morning.)
ASSEMBLE. Right before baking, sprinkle the egg mixture with cheddar cheese and add the hash brown patties on top. You should be able to fit 6 patties in a 9×9 pan!
BAKE. Place the egg bake in the preheated oven and bake 40-45 minutes, or until the center is just set and only has a tiny wobble. (You don’t want it to slosh or look liquid.) Let the egg bake stand 5-10 minutes before cutting into slices.
SERVE & STORE. Cut into 6 slices (I just slice in between the hash brown patties!) and serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge 2-3 days.

Notes

PREP AHEAD: Get ahead on this easy breakfast casserole recipe by starting it the night before! You can brown the sausage, mix up the egg mixture and cover the casserole overnight in the fridge. Just wait to add the cheese and hash browns until right before baking the next morning so they don’t get soggy or sink!
CHANGE IT UP! Feel free to add some cooked veggies (like sauteed peppers & onions) to this, if desired. You can also try swapping cooked, crumbled bacon in for the sausage, or playing with the kind of cheese!
LIGHTEN IT UP. Substitute chicken or turkey breakfast sausage for a lower-fat option.