Egg Free Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Bake (GF, Top 8 Free)
This egg free Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Bake is a savory and delicious breakfast option that’s always a hit! I’ve made it for several eggless breakfasts and brunches I’ve hosted, and everyone raves about it. It provides a breakfast main dish that’s safe for those with an egg allergy, and is so tasty that no one even misses the eggs. It makes 6-8 servings. You can also assemble the night before your meal, and bake it the next day. Just cover your assembled eggless breakfast casserole, and place in the fridge until you're ready to bake!
Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray (may also use 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish. The recipe is versatile – I've used square, rectangle, and round pans/dishes, and all have turned out great!).
Cook sausage (and diced onion, optional) in large frying pan over medium heat until cooked through, breaking up large pieces with spoon or spatula. See notes for optional spices.
After sausage is fully cooked, stir in cornstarch (or flour). Add milk, and continue to cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spread frozen shredded potatoes evenly in casserole dish. *Readers have suggested sprinkling the hash browns with a little salt first – the sausage does add a bit of sodium/salt, so I would start with 1/4-1/2 teaspoon if adding additional salt.*
Sprinkle ½ cup cheese over potatoes, and evenly spread all of sausage mix on top. Top with remaining ¾ cup of cheese.
Bake 45 minutes at 350F, until cheese is bubbly and beginning to turn golden brown.
Notes
This recipe is great prepped and assembled the day before, and baked before your meal! Just prepare as directed (but do not bake), and cover your dish in the fridge until you're ready to bake.
Easily double this recipe and bake in a larger dish for a crowd! Keep an eye on it in the oven, as it may need to bake a tad longer.
For dairy free option, substitute dairy free milk of choice and your favorite DF cheese shreds.
For extra flavor, add these optional pantry spices to your ground sausage: 1/2 tsp Rosemary, 1/2 tsp Thyme, 1/4 tsp onion powder (omit if using fresh), 1/4 tsp ground sage.