Loaded Hashbrown Casserole
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Loaded Hashbrown Casserole
Description
This casserole layers frozen diced hashbrowns tossed with olive oil, onion powder, and paprika, topped with a sautéed mix of turkey sausage, white onion, and diced red and yellow bell peppers. An egg-based mixture blended with cottage cheese, milk, and Green Goddess seasoning is poured over the layers, binding the ingredients together during baking. The top is finished with shredded pepper jack cheese that melts and browns, providing a mild spicy flavor and creamy texture.
Cooking at 350°F yields a set and slightly golden casserole with a blend of soft and tender bites from the potatoes and sausage. The sautéed vegetables contribute a mild sweetness and depth, while the egg custard adds richness and moisture.
This casserole works well as a hearty breakfast or brunch dish, especially served warm and garnished with diced green onions for fresh notes.
Storage in an airtight container keeps leftovers good for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator, and reheating can be done effectively in the microwave. Doneness can be checked using a toothpick inserted into the center; it should come out clean when fully cooked.
Ingredients
- 12 links turkey sausage
- 1 onion small, white
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ yellow bell pepper
- 5 egg
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 ¼ cup egg white
- ½ cup milk Fairlife, skim
- 1 lbs hash brown potatoes ½ bag, frozen, diced, Ora-Ida brand
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Green Goddess seasoning Trader Joe's
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¾ cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp green onion for garnish, diced
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Start by preparing the filling ingredients. Use a vegetable chopper to dice the white onion, red and orange bell pepper. Dice the cooked turkey sausage into small coins.
- In a blender, add egg whites, eggs, cottage cheese, milk and green goddess seasoning. Blend until cottage cheese is thoroughly mixed. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet to medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Add white onion, turkey sausage, and bell peppers. Sauté until they’re translucent. Roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Add the frozen diced potatoes to the dish. Drizzle olive oil on the potatoes and season with onion powder and paprika. Toss so the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Add the sautéed onion, bell pepper, and turkey sausage to the pyrex pan on top of the potatoes. Then pour the blended egg mixture over all of the ingredients. Stir it so the potatoes are combined with the egg/veggie/sausage mixture. Top the entire casserole with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until egg mixture is fully cooked throughout. Garnish with diced green onions and enjoy!
Notes
- Store casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave for about 60 seconds or until warmed through.
- To check doneness, use the toothpick method; if it comes out clean, the casserole is done.
- Cooking times may vary depending on pan size and material.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 836mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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