Sausage Casserole

Sausage Casserole

This sausage casserole is mouth-watering, bowl-scraping good! This recipe also makes a great dinner entrée.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Yield:
1 9×13-inch casserole
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sage flavored breakfast sausage
  • 3 cups shredded potatoes, drained and pressed
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
  • 12 ounces mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup onion, shredded
  • 6 jumbo eggs

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2
Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage in the hot skillet until evenly browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 3
Stir together shredded potatoes and butter in the prepared baking dish; lightly press mixture into the bottom and sides of the dish. Mix together sausage, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion, and eggs in a bowl. Pour over potato mixture.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of casserole comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

356
Calories
26g
Fat
8g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 356
% Daily Value *
Total Fat26g 34%
Saturated Fat13g 67%
Cholesterol188mg 63%
Sodium755mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate8g 3%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars1g
Protein22g
Vitamin C4mg 21%
Calcium256mg 20%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium307mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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    • 23 years ago

    Absolutely fabulous! Nice and hearty. I made it for company and they wanted the recipe after one bite.

    • 22 years ago

    I served this sausage casserole at a monthly breakfast club to my girlfriends and it was a huge hit. I have to say that this was da bomb that day. My husband had the left overs later on and ate about 4 servings of this wonderful dish. The recipe didn’t say what size dish to put it in, so I increased the serving size to 12 and it fit perfectly into a 9X13 dish.

    • 22 years ago

    I made this recipe for a brunch, and it was quite a hit! Next time I will probably salt the potato crust before adding the filling.

    • 22 years ago

    Great recipe! Very tasty, easy to prepare. My family loved it, including my children. The only thing was it took longer than 1hr. to cook through. So, if you are making it, plan on a longer cooking time. My french toast that I served it with was done a LONG time before my casserole, but all-in-all I would recommend it and will make it again. It would be great for a luncheon and/or a brunch also. It makes a large amount.

    • 22 years ago

    i cut the recipe in half, and substituted ricotta for cottage cheese…. it was delicious but my potatoes didn’t brown up on the bottom like i wanted, was still great none the less, will make again

    • 22 years ago

    My family loves this recipe. We made it Christmas morning and no left overs. I used frozen hash browns, otherwise I made recipe as written. Yummy! We will be making this again.

    • 22 years ago

    I had a brunch w/ 25 people and made two of these casseroles. They were wonderful and I received many compliments and requests for the recipe! Since the recipe didn’t specify – I used a 9×13 pan. I also used frozen hash browns so I didn’t have to shred the potatoes!

    • 22 years ago

    My family loved this recipe on Christmas morning! I never cook and this was easy! I cooked the sausage and mixed it with all but the eggs the night before. In the morning, I just lined the pan, mixed the eggs with the sausage mixture, and cooked! I bet a mexican version would be stellar!

    • 21 years ago

    I made this casserole for my extended family on Christmas Day. It fed about 5 adults and 3 teenagers with hearty appetites. Not having made this before, I wondered how it would be received. The pan was empty and my family was looking for more! Delicious!

    • 21 years ago

    Great! Used thawed hashbrowns to save time and used ricotta instead of cottage cheese (preference only). I also added some chopped red and green bell peppers for some color. GREAT recipe Bill! Thanks for sharing it!

    • 20 years ago

    Absolutely delicious! I wouldn’t change a thing about the recipe. Very good, can’t wait to have this again.

    • 20 years ago

    I have used this recipe every since William Rossbach posted it. I use it every time I have overnight company and I want to serve them something great. Don’t change anything. You can add anything you want,veggies, mushrooms, other meats but it is great as is. You might need to adjust the time cooked or the oven temp. but that is just a difference in oven temps. If you change anything you still need to give this recipe a 5 star because you changed it so you don’t know how his recipe really taste. There is no way to ruin this recipe. I have cooked longer, shorter, used different ingredients, doubled it. The thing I really love about this recipe is you can fix it the day before and pop it in the oven before guest get up. When they are ready you are ready. Great recipe….

    • 20 years ago

    Wow! This was soooo good! I had never made anything like this before and it was super easy. I substituted ricotta cheese for the cottage cheese and I added some diced peppers. It got rave reviews from my family! Thanks– I will be making this again!

    • 20 years ago

    This was a nice twist on a familar brunch casserole. I liked using the shredded potatoes rather than 10 or 12 slices of bread like other casseroles use.

    • 20 years ago

    I am a vegetarian so I rate preparation a 5- my meat eaters rated the taste a 4/5. I have never made a breakfast bake like this so this will be the basis of comparison for all other similar dishes.
    I got a request to make this again, by the family.

    • 20 years ago

    This recipe is just GREAT!!! It’s such a welcome change from the monotony of “breakfast casserols” No soggy bread, but crispy crunchy hash brown. I made the recipe exactly how it was written, and I would say it’s just perfect!!!wouldn’t change anything about it.. My family loved it, and I’m sure that it will now become our new Holiday traditon. My family thanks you for sharing with us Bill.

    • 20 years ago

    Love this recipe! Have made it 4 or 5 times, and it is delicious. If you add more hash browns it is not as crispy- a little too mushy.

    • 20 years ago

    Easy to make and as always: better the next day…if there’s any left. Used Italion sausage instead of country sausage. Maybe a dollop of sour cream or salsa on top for a little more ooomph.

    • 20 years ago

    Tastey change from the bread recipes everyone uses. The hash browns were perfect! I followed the recipe – I even made homemade hash browns from real potatoes.

    • 20 years ago

    This is a great recipe, super easy, even after using real potatoes, the onions really add something and the sage sausage adds just the right bit of different flavor.

    • 20 years ago

    Exceptional! Very easy and tasty! I fried the sausage the night before so in the morning all I had to do was throw it together and bake! I used frozen hashbrowns to save time and substituted Ricotta Cheese for Cottage Cheese with wonderful results. There wasn’t one bite left! Thanks for the post!

    • 20 years ago

    My husband loved the recipe but I thought the potatoes overpowered everything else. I’d also add some hot sauce to the eggs for more zip.

    • 20 years ago

    Excellent! Used frozen hash brown pototoes seasoned with Wildtree Herbs’ Home Fries Seasoning Blend, added about a cup of chopped onion to the egg mixture. Delicious!

    • 20 years ago

    Have made many of these, but this is the first one that comes out done every time. Usually I have to really overbake, etc., to get the eggs in the middle done. Not with this one. I also use ham instead of the sausage just for ease. Family loves it every week!

    • 20 years ago

    no one was overly enthused about this dish. we added some extra spices; sage, cumin, salt and pepper. i would make it again, but try to tweak it. might try adding more egg. serving with a dollop of sour cream…

    • 20 years ago

    Thought this was good, but need a bit more zip…. I added some hot sauce, some minced garlic and sharp cheddar. Much better for our familys taste buds!

    • 20 years ago

    I’m going to give this 4 stars. It actually didn’t quite come out the way I expected but it was still pretty good. I scaled the recipe to half and use maple sausage which might have made the difference. I also used ricotta instead of cottage cheese. The hashbrowns didn’t quite crisp up either. My 2 year old daughter absolutely loved it though and kept asking for more.

    • 20 years ago

    My family loves this recipe I add mushrooms, and use sharp chedder, spicy sausage and just a couple extra eggs.Very good and filling.I make this about once a month.

    • 20 years ago

    A big hit. It would be best for breakfast, but I served it for supper and everyone loved it anyway.

    • 20 years ago

    Wow! This was a wonderful, easy to make dish and my guests loved it! I agree that the potatoes are such a nice change from the bread-egg dishes. I couldn’t find sage sausage so I just used plain breakfast sausage, I meant to add in dried sage but forgot. Thanks so much for the recipe!

    • 20 years ago

    This was very good. My whole family liked it. I gave it four stars because I found it waaaaaaay too greasy, but maybe that?s just because of the kind of sausage I used. Overall it was a great recipe which I will be most definitely making again. THANKS!

    • 20 years ago

    This is awesome, my boys loved it. We actually had this for supper with fruit salad. Thanks for the recipe

    • 20 years ago

    Excellent recipe – easy to make and everyone loved it. I used the refrigerated shredded potatoes (1 bag) and it turned out great., .

    • 20 years ago

    Excellent recipe! Made this Christmas morning and got RAVE reviews from ALL. The only thing I changed was that I did not use sage sausage. My mother and I are not big on sage and so I just used the regular Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage. Next time I will try it with Maple sausage…YUMMY!

    • 20 years ago

    Another AWESOME recipe! I can usually judge just by looking at the ingredients if a recipe will be a winner in my house or not. I had NO idea this one would be so well received though! I made it the day after Christmas as a brunch. It takes a little time to make it but the final product looked just splendid and tasted just great! I am going to try a few variations on the recipe just for fun, but it truly is wonderful the way it is! Thanks for sharing:)

    • 19 years ago

    This was a big hit for our Christmas morning brunch. I used pre-packaged shredded hash brown potatoes to save time and energy, and they crisped up beautifully while baking. Very nice flavour!

    • 19 years ago

    This recipe was excellent. However, I would suggest heating the sausage at medium heat rather than medium-high heat as suggested. The meat was burned when I cooked it over medium-high.

    • 19 years ago

    Scrumptious! When the kids like it, you know you have great recipe! So easy to make, frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed, worked really well!

    • 19 years ago

    This was a success at our last family brunch. I added some red bell pepper to add color. As another reviewer mentionned, I had to decrease my oven temperature to 350 degree. I guess it would also be excellent with bacon instead of sausage!

    • 19 years ago

    Was very good, a nice change for weekend breakfast…or brunch! Hubby had it for lunch the next day with fruit. Will try bacon or ham next time, with some green peppers too, and maybe swiss cheese.

    • 19 years ago

    Very good recipe! I did a few alterations – I cooked the potatoes just a little before I baked the casserole. I also added green chilis to the eggs to give it a little kick. Thanks for the recipe!

    • 19 years ago

    Needs something more, maybe peppers or mushrooms

    • 19 years ago

    I made this for a brunch and everyone raved about it. will definitely use this again!

    • 19 years ago

    This recipe was a big hit! I made it for my family and picky boyfriend and everyone loved it! It was a last minute entrant to my lineup but ended up the star! I served it with waffles, bacon, home fries, cantalope, strawberries and whipped cream.

    The only thing that confused me was the shredded hash browns part. Make sure they’re defrosted.

    • 19 years ago

    I thought this was very good put possibly missing something. Maybe some red and/or green bell pepper??? I will make this again though and maybe just add a little hint of something else to it.

    • 19 years ago

    This was a very good casserole. It was almost a little dry, but very good. I got a couple of compliments on it. I did cook it at 350 degrees. Next time I will try it with a pound of crumbled bacon.

    • 19 years ago

    WONDERFULLY EASY TO PUT TOGETHER. USE THE “SIMPLY POTATOES” IN THE REFRIDGERATOR SECTION. I ALSO ADDED CHOPPED GREEN CHILI. IT CAN BE SERVED HOT OR COLD; FOR BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, SUPPER OR SNACK. TASTES GREAT, AND HAS BEEN A HIT WITH EVERYONE. A BEAUTIFUL DISH THAT WILL GET THE COOK MUCH DESERVED ATTENTION.

    • 19 years ago

    This recipe rocks. I made it for mothers day and the whole pan was scarfed down. Was a little leary with no spices but I followed the recipe (used sharp cheddar instead of mild) and it was fantastic. Glad I didn’t add any extra salt. Thanks.

    • 19 years ago

    This is OUTSTANDING! My family loves it!!

    • 19 years ago

    I made this for dinner but it was more of a breakfast dish.

    Because many others said it needed a little something extra, I used Potatoes O’Brien instead of shredded potatoes. I also used sharp a cheddar instead of a mild cheddar cheese.

    It had an impressive flavor. The family loved it.

    • 19 years ago

    This is an excellent casserole! Made it when my daughter and her family were here to visit and it was enjoyed by all. Followed the recipe as written except that I layered the sausage because it was still too warm to stir into the egg mixture. Next time will perhaps decrease the butter to 3 tablespoons to reduce the fat content a little and may add some mushrooms or zucchini for some veggies. Hearty enough to serve for dinner.

    • 19 years ago

    we thought this breakfast casserole tasted good but wasn’t anything exceptional. i enjoyed the originality behind this recipe. nice presentation, too. thanks bill!

    • 19 years ago

    Definitely enjoyed it and will make it again.

    • 19 years ago

    Used “hot” breakfast sausage instead of sage, otherwised followed directions exactly. Very yummy! Made it for a big group and everyone loved it!

    • 19 years ago

    The is a great casserole. We usually have it for dinner with cut up fruit and it is very filling! I’m too lazy to shred potatoes so I just use the freezer kind and defrost them in the microwave. I also added green chilies to the egg mixture for a little kick. Last night I made this and I didn’t have any cottage cheese so I just added a little milk and it was still delicious! Thanks Bill!

    • 19 years ago

    I made this for brunch and my guests absolutely loved it. I added red and green bell peppers. I also baked the store bought shredded potatoes in the oven for 15 minutes before I added the egg mixture. I will absolutely make this again! Yummy!

    • 19 years ago

    This was good. Nothing exciting. Might make again.

    • 19 years ago

    The onion was crunchy and undercooked which distracted from the overall quality of this. Next time I’ll saute the onion with the sausage to ensure it is cooked and limp prior to baking. I followed other reviewers suggestions: used refrigerated shredded potatoes (“Simply Potatoes” brand), used sharp cheddar, substituted ricotta for the cottage cheese, added a 4 oz. can of chopped green chiles, used 8 eggs instead of 6, and baked it at 350 deg. It was delicious and flavorful. Each of my guests went back for seconds. One guest kept adding black pepper to his portions, so next time I’ll probably add some to the mixture.

    • 19 years ago

    Wow! I took this into work for Halloween Brunch and it was a HUGE hit! The only changes I made to the original recipe were……… spicy sausage instead of sage and sharp cheddar instead of mild. Awesome recipe; thank you!

    • 19 years ago

    I made this for my MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) meeting this week & there was none left. I did make some changes. They are as follows: I used regular breakfast sausage, a 16 ounce package of O’Brien potatoes (with onions & peppers), I omitted the onion, used an 8 ounce bag of sharp cheddar (2 cups), & used ricotta instead of cottage cheese. It turned out perfect. I even made it the night before & baked it the next morning. This would be great to make Christmas Eve for Christmas morning brunch. Great recipe. Thanks Bill!

    • 19 years ago

    This by far is the best sausage casserole ever!

    • 19 years ago

    This was perfect for Christmas breakfast. I pre-cooked the potatoe shell in the oven the night before at 350 degrees and refrigerated it until the next morning. I also mixed all ingredients the night before so that all I had to do was pour into crust and bake. Very simple. Hubby enjoyed this casserole better than the bread ones. I did add some red and yellow peppers for color. Everyone enjoyed this. Will make again.

    • 19 years ago

    I’ve made this 4 or 5 times now and I like it, but I can’t get the potatoes right. They taste soft and damp and take on all the egg. I think I’ll try pre-baking the potatoes next time. We add a healthy squirt of hot sauce in with the eggs and then serve it with fresh fruit and hot rolls from the oven. Even with the potatoes not crisping up, my family prefers this to the bread casserole breakfasts!

    • 18 years ago

    This was my first time making a breakfast casserole, and it was yummy! I added in a can of green chiles, and that really added to the flavor. Next time I might season my potatoes a little bit before putting them in.

    • 18 years ago

    This was great! I used frozen shredded potatoes. I cooked the onion with the sausage since I don’t like crunchy veggies. I used some colby jack along with chedder as I didn’t quite have enough. I think I would also add some pepper and salt to the mix or some type of seasoning, as I felt it needed it afterwards. I might also add other veggies. Everyone enjoyed it! Thanks!

    • 18 years ago

    This was very good! I made this for Mother’s Day brunch. I wasn’t quite sure how cottage cheese would taste mixed with eggs and sausage but once served, it didn’t last long. I cheated by using packaged hashbrowns (“Simply Potatoes” in the refrigerated isle). I also cooked the onion with the sausage since my family isn’t really fond of raw onions. I think next time I’ll use sharp chedder for extra taste. Otherwise, I wouldn’t change a thing!

    • 18 years ago

    I thought it was okay, but after the rave reviews I was expecting more. It was simple to make and it is nice that it can be made in advance. I might make it again.

    • 18 years ago

    I made this for a brunch and everybody loved it. I think the only thing I might have added was some onion & green pepper because I was going for a bit of a pizza flavor.

    • 18 years ago

    I really like this recipe a lot and it is really popular with my family. I tend to like things with a little kick to it as some of the other reviews stated. Simply Potatoes also sells a Southwestern style of hashbrowns and they are really good with a little spice to them. Not hot but just a little something without having to add a lot of salt, etc. Also, I have added mushrooms and peppers (saute with onion and sausage) to this as well and sometimes serve it with salsa on the side. Really, you can do just about anything to it that you want…it’s pretty versatile.

    • 18 years ago

    I really liked this dish. Didn’t change a thing except I used sharp cheddar. Took others advice and baked the hashbrown layer by itself first. Next time I will be sure to bake on bottom rack of oven for better browning of hashbrowns. A keeper, thanks!

    • 18 years ago

    Perfect, exactly as is! (I also liked spicing it up a bit with southwestern flavored hashbrowns and mexican cheese.) It’s also nice (if you have the time) to cook the potatos about 30 minutes before putting the egg mixture in, so the hashbrowns have a little crunch. This can be done the night before. The egg mixture can also be done the night before.

    • 18 years ago

    YUM!!! I needed to use up some things from the freezer, and this was SO good. I made the following changes:

    -Used frozen shredded O’brien potatoes (with chopped onions and bell peppers)
    -Browned the butter in the 9×13 (just put it in the pan, stuck in the oven to melt, and waited till it was brown) and then threw potatoes in, stirred and pressed in the bottom
    -Baked potato layer for 30 min., then added egg layer and baked another 30
    -used leftover sliced corned beef instead of sausage
    -added chopped mushroom to egg mixture

    My dd tasted it and said “YUM! You’re making this EVERY Sunday!!!” She’s pretty reserved, so this was huge.

    I plan to make this for Christmas morning. I will probably use regular breakfast sausage, and add green onions and black pepper. I think I would also let the potato layer cook a little longer before adding the eggs.

    • 18 years ago

    Love this recipe!! I made two batches for our company pot luck – one with the sage sausage and the other with the spicy sausage and added a can of diced chiles. Both dishes were scraped clean and now everyone is asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again. Perfect for Christmas morning.

    • 18 years ago

    I’ve made this twice now, once for my husband’s office and once for a potluck. Both times, it got raved reviews. I use frozen hash brown, which I cook first,then flatten it to the bottom of the pan, bake it for about 20 minutes or until brown. Then I add the rest of the mixture. The cripy hash browns on the bottom of the pan makes a big difference.

    • 18 years ago

    Yummy! Perfect for Christmas brunch. I’ve made this twice. The first time, I followed the directions exactly, and it came out nicely. The second time I baked the hashbrown layer first. It made a huge difference. I fed 5 adults on Christmas morning with this, and they all loved it. Thanks for the recipe!

    • 18 years ago

    Yummy! My husband and son came back for seconds! (So did I!) I used frozen chopped onions and green and red peppers and threw them in with the pork sausage when it was almost done cooking. I only had aN 8 OZ. package of shredded cheddar and it was plenty. I too used the fresh shredded potatoes and cooked the crust for about 20 min. before adding the sausage mixture. It was just perfect. Next time, I’ll add mushrooms. Very versatile recipe…thanks! A keeper for sure!!

    • 18 years ago

    Giving it a 4 out of 5 – only because it was only a 5 after modifications made. As per other reviews… I cooked hashbrowns first for about 30 minutes and then even broiled for an extra 5 or so to get extra crispy. Increased eggs to 8 – add a can of green chiles and a tsp each of salt and pepper. Also used a “mexican’ blend cheese. After that – it was fabulous!! Will probably try it with ham or bacon next time (only because I am not a huge sausage fan).

    • 18 years ago

    Made this for Christmas morning and it turned out great. I did as some others suggested by browning the potatoes before adding the egg mix. I used the Simply Potatoes Southwestern style and it gave the dish a nice flavor. The only other addition was 1/4 cup milk. I made the mixture the night before and it just looked to thick to me. Also, I did add a little salt and pepper. A keeper!!!!!!!

    • 18 years ago

    This is by far the best tasting breakfast casserole recipe! I also substitued ricotta for the cottage, as no one in the house but me cares for cottage cheese. I ended up using 14 large eggs, since I wanted the casserole to be mostly eggs instead of mostly sausage or potatoes. I also salted the potato layer and pre-baked it to add crunch. I was in a hurry so I baked it at 400 for about 30 minutes, then reduced it to 375 and covered the edges to prevent over-browning, and it was done in another 20 minutes. This recipe is awesome in soft tortillas with a little salsa, and it fed 7 people breakfast for 2 days. Thanks!

    • 18 years ago

    Wow – really is a bowl scraper. Used the bag of Simply Potatoes hashbrowns I found next to the eggs at the market – came out great. I found the hash browns on the bottom did not brown at all, so next time I will try blind baking them first and then adding the topping. Guests at my breakfast table loved it and remarked “All you have to do is chew” as your whole breakfast (hasbrowns/eggs/cheese/sausage) is already make into a single item for you.

    • 18 years ago

    I wasn’t sure if this was going to turn out well, but it was a GIANT hit!! I fried up the hashbrowns first to make sure they did not come out gummy since I made this the night before. Also, I only used half of the sausage and substituted half a pkg of bacon cut up and fried. DELICIOUS!!

    • 18 years ago

    FANTASTIC! I do cook the frozen hashbrowns (O’Bien style) into the bottom of the dish (using the melted butter to coat), let cool on the stove top and then refrig. overnight – uncovered. The onion IS best cooked with the sausage and I also use 7 or 8 eggs and add a small can of green chilies. Cook time has always been perfect.

    • 17 years ago

    I made this for a baptism luncheon (with muffins and fruit salad) and it was a big hit. I made it both “regular” and “spicy” (with green chiles and southwest style potatoes as other reviewers have mentioned). Since I needed this to be cooked when I got home from church, I pre-cooked the hashbrowns for 20 minutes at 350 degrees (mixed with the melted butter). I should have broiled it a few minutes to get them crispy, but they were done enough as is. Then I made the rest of the recipe, using 9 eggs per pan instead of the 6-8 others used. I also sub’d the ricotta cheese for cottage cheese. I did not season the regular casserole but did add coarse ground black pepper to the top of the spicy one so that guests could quickly see the difference between the two. I also saved a small amount of cheese (~1/4 cup) and sprinkled it on top. I then set the oven to start later in the day (a feature I’ve never used before!) at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. The casseroles were just finishing baking when we got home from church, and even pulled them out 5 minutes early because the edges were browning. Everyone loved them and went back for more. I served salsa with the spicy version. Enjoy!

    • 17 years ago

    I loved this. Great comfort food (potatoes, sausage, cheese, etc.) but also an interesting, pleasant taste (maybe from the cottage cheese/cheese combination). Can’t wait to eat it again.

    • 17 years ago

    Loved this recipe! Made a few additions : chipolte cheese and drained italian stewed tomatoes and added on top the last 10 or 15 min. Will make again,thanks!!!

    • 17 years ago

    Honestly one of the best parts of Christmas this year. We made two pans for 9 people and there was nothing left everyone went back for a second piece. The potatos were very good in it.

    • 17 years ago

    We loved this, I only had Italian Sausage on hand but it worked. Wonderful for breakfast. Thanks for the post.

    • 17 years ago

    needs more flavor. Next time i’ll use regular sausage and extra egg.

    • 17 years ago

    excellent breakfast casserole. I cooked the onions, sausage and some bacon, red and green bell pepper until tender. Instead of making it in a 9×13 pan I used 2 glass pie pans (I had to add an extra cup of the simply potatos to cover sides and bottom of both) I also used ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese salt, pepper, and 8 regular size eggs. Made the night before, and baked in the morning. Got rave reviews at my work breakfast meeting!

    • 17 years ago

    My office had a breakfast pot luck and i was beside myself as to what to make. I searched on this site and came across this recipe. I was nervous about making the recipe and bringing it to the office only because I’ve never tried doing it before. WOW….Let me just tell you that it was so simple to make and the best thing i have EVER tasted for breakfast. Every single person in the office asked me for this recipe. They were all so impressed, which made me feel so good that my dish was the biggest hit. The only thing i did differnt was used regular sausage instead of sage.

    • 17 years ago

    This was a big hit at a brunch baby shower. I used hot Jimmy Dean sausage to give it a little kick. I also used southern-style hash browns instead of the shredded type. There was quite a bit of grease with this, but I think it would be tasty to substitute reduced-fat sausage and cottage cheese.

    • 17 years ago

    Love this recipe!! Very good and impressive.

    • 17 years ago

    This was a huge success at my Bible Study Brunch! Every lady came back for seconds! Three things I did differently: 1. I baked the hashbrowns with peppers and onions for about 30mins before hand. 2. I used maple flavored sausage. 3. Used 9 large eggs. I think my casserole took a little less than an hour to cook probably because the pan we already heated from baking the potatoes. This recipe is a REAL WINNER!!

    • 17 years ago

    I cut the recipe in half and used a 8×8 baking dish and it made plenty for my family of 3. It took about 45 minutes to cook and was very easy to make.

    • 17 years ago

    This is the BEST! I love it and make it all the time! It is very easy. I took the others suggestions and added a 4oz can of diced green chillies and used ricotta instead of cottage cheese, I also used a package of Simply Potatoes (Southwest flavor). It came out PERFECTLY! UPDATE* I have made this sooo many times and I have tried it many different ways and it is best the way it is written… cottage cheese and no green chillies.

    • 17 years ago

    I followed the recipe down to a T, and all it is just basically cheese omelet on top on sausage on top of hash browns, only it was a lot messier to make! Anything that has that amount of cheese would be just as good. You could exclude all other ingredients, and it would still taste almost the same. I doubt I would make it again.

    It was an OK dish for breakfast, but not so good for dinner.

    • 17 years ago

    I had a brunch one Saturday morning and thoguht I had prepared for it well enough. However, I slept through my alarm, my son was a wild child and when it came down to it, there was no way everything could have been ready. BUT…this recipe was a lifesaver. It took NO TIME to prepare. Even though it was quick, it didn’t lose any quality. It was excellent and I plan on cooking it again. Hopefully soon:)

    • 17 years ago

    YUMMY !!! I followed the recipe and it was great! Super easy and everyone loved it.

    • 17 years ago

    Yummy! Like others, I prebaked the hashbrowns and butter for 30 min at 375. I cooked the onion and sausage together. I used a cheddar-jack cheese mixture and used 8 large eggs. Everyone at my brunch asked for the recipe.

    • 17 years ago

    It’s only been 2 weeks and my boyfriend has already requested this dish again. I, like almost everyone else, baked the hashbrowns first. I also added some beef bouillion granuals to the potato mixture for a little added flavor. I was pleasantly suprised how well it turned out the first time I made it.

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