This Turkey Sausage Hash Brown Casserole is an easy, hearty breakfast bake packed with savory turkey sausage, crispy hash browns, eggs, and melted cheese. It’s the perfect make-ahead dish for holidays, brunch gatherings, or busy mornings.
Do you want more great ways to use turkey? Then try our Cranberry Turkey Sliders or our Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels.
Disclosure: I was compensated by Canadian Turkey for this post. All opinions and experiences are my own.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Easy to make
- Feeds a crowd
- Great use of turkey
- Perfect for any holiday
- Delicious
Canadian Turkey can help you make a show-stopping meal. I love serving a turkey for a big celebration, as there are always leftovers to enjoy, but you can use turkey in so many other ways, too.
Subbing in turkey sausage in this casserole really cuts down on that greasy feeling that you can get with other sausages. Plus, it is scrumptious too!!
I have made a similar casserole, but because it is meatless, it is more of a side dish. Adding in turkey makes this a full meal.
Keeping menus simple and organizing yourself will allow you more time to mingle with your family and friends.
No one likes to be stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is visiting and chatting. The host should be with the guests and enjoying herself/himself too.
What Ingredients go into a Breakfast Casserole?
Simple fresh ingredients with turkey as the star!! These little links are great to work with and easy for many meals or recipes. You can also buy turkey sausage now in a package. Either works great!
Turkey sausage – This is a great alternative to use, as many people love a breakfast casserole but might only eat fish and poultry. Offering up this casserole fits the need.
Olive oil + more for hash browns – This is used for both the veggies and the hashbrowns. You can use a neutral oil, too, like a canola, if you like.
Onion powder and garlic powder – Onion powder is used to season the turkey, and garlic powder for the eggs. Both give a robust amount of flavor.
Frozen hash browns – Use the diced kind for this casserole, which is more like the diced vegetables.
Medium onion and red pepper – Both of these are chopped and sauteed together. They add color and flavor.
Salt and pepper to taste – The usual culprits for seasoning.
Cheddar cheese grated – Grate this yourself to get the best results.
Large eggs whisked – You want this nice and eggy to hold everything together.
Milk 2% or 3% – This adds volume to the eggs.
Tabasco few dashes or to taste – Just a little goes a long way, unless you like it spicy.
Chives to garnish – These add some color and freshness to the finished dish.
How to Make a Breakfast Casserole
Spray a 9×13″ casserole dish and set aside. Remove turkey sausage from their casings, if necessary, and cook in 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large non-stick fry pan, season with salt, pepper and 1/2 tsp. onion powder. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and place in a large bowl.
Add the other Tbsp. olive oil and saute onion and red pepper, season with salt and pepper. Cook until translucent and tender, do not brown. Remove to the bowl with the sausage.
Cook hash browns according to package until browned and heated through, season with salt and pepper. Toss in bowl with sausage and vegetables. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and toss well. Pour into the prepared dish.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F.
Whisk together milk, eggs, garlic powder, Tabasco sauce and 1/2 tsp. salt. Pour evenly over the turkey mixture. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake at 350F for 40-45 min. Let cool for 5-10 min., garnish with chives, then slice and serve.
Recipe Pro Tips
How Long to Bake a Breakfast Casserole
A breakfast casserole like this would take about 40-45 minutes, but check the center to make sure the egg is cooked through.
If it browns too much, (mine was just fine), you can foil it for the last few minutes to make sure it is cooked.
Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing, so that it will have time to set.
How to Freeze a Breakfast Casserole
Before baking:
– Assemble the casserole as directed
– Cover tightly with plastic wrap AND foil
– Label with date and baking instructions
– Freeze for up to 2–3 months
After baking:
– Allow casserole to cool completely
– Wrap tightly in plastic wrap + foil
– Freeze up to 2–3 months
– Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating
Love Turkey!
Cooking a whole turkey for the holidays or anytime, for that matter, is easy!! We like having one for a lovely Sunday dinner!
Let me help you with this post, Turkey 101, that has simple tips and tricks to get the best turkey ever.
A turkey just needs some simple prep time, and then the oven really does all your work. You can get more elaborate with seasonings, brining, stuffings and more, but keeping it simple still provides you with an amazing meal.
If you have people with dietary concerns, a whole turkey is gluten-free, lean, healthy, and also economical to feed a crowd. The leftovers alone are why I love cooking a turkey. I love making a homemade turkey stock also, so easy and your house smells wonderful again.
What to do with leftovers? Wow, I love having this great lean protein to work with after the big day!! You can add leftover turkey to recipes like Curried Turkey Pot Pie, Leftover Turkey Potato Hash, and Turkey Cheesy Alfredo Casserole.
What to Serve with a Breakfast Casserole?
Here are some great additions to this recipe to make it a complete meal.
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Turkey Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
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Ingredients
- 11/2 lbs. turkey sausage
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil + more for hash browns
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 30 oz. frozen hash browns (the diced kind)
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 red pepper chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 6 large eggs whisked
- 1 1/2 cups milk 2% or 3%
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- Tabasco few dashes or to taste
- Chives to garnish
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13″ casserole dish and set aside. Remove turkey sausage from their casings and cook in 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large non-stick fry pan, season with salt, pepper and 1/2 tsp. onion powder. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and place in a large bowl.
- Add the other Tbsp. olive oil and saute onion and red pepper, season with salt and pepper. Cook until translucent and tender, do not brown. Remove to the bowl with the sausage.
- Cook hash browns according to package until browned and heated through, season with salt and pepper. Toss in bowl with sausage and vegetables. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and toss well. Pour into the prepared dish.
- Meanwhile preheat oven to 350F.
- Whisk together milk, eggs, garlic powder, Tabasco sauce and 1/2 tsp. salt. Pour evenly over the turkey mixture. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350F for 40-45 min. Let cool for 5-10 min., garnish with chives, then slice and serve.
Comments & Reviews
Jenny says
I made this and the eggs are not setting – liquid is pooling at the bottom of the dish
Tara Noland says
I think you have done something wrong or not baked it long enough. The recipe has been tested so many times.
Diana cochran says
I do not have the dice hash browns on hand, can I use the regular shredded hash browns?
Tara Noland says
I believe that would work but I have not tried it. Happy Holidays!
Lbrahm says
Delish, thank you for this recipe!! But I did make a couple changes. I used low-fat cheddar cheese, replaced milk with 1 cup fat-free milk & ½C of blended low fat cottage cheese.
Tara Noland says
So glad you enjoyed it and made it your own!!
Dana K says
Do you used diced hash brown potatoes or the shredded hash browns?
Tara Noland says
I used the diced hash browns, I will add that to the recipe.
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That dish looks very attractive.I will do it for my dinner
Ruth I says
This is so easy to make! And it looks so good too. I need to try this, yum!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
This is such a delicious, hearty breakfast. I always make it a point to give my family healthier and more filling breakfasts because we all need the energy to jumpstart our day!
Celebrate Woman Today says
I am not kidding you. Yesterday, I got a few packs of raw sawsage as it was on sale. I decided to get it and freeze. Now, You gave me the idea for tomorrow’s breakfast. Bravo and thank you!
Tara Noland says
Excellent, enjoy!!
krystal says
I’d love to make this for a holiday brunch. It looks really good and love that they are using turkey sausage!
Catalina says
This would be perfect to our tomorrow’s family brunch! Look amazingly good!
Rachel says
I do like a good casserole in the morning. It helps when you can prepare it ahead of time.
Amy Desrosiers says
Wow, this looks so tasty! I love that you used turkey sausage as an alternative to regular pork sausage! Yum!