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    Home » Recipes » Casseroles » Breakfast Casseroles » Breakfast Sausage and Potato Casserole

    Breakfast Sausage and Potato Casserole

    Published: Jan 29, 2023 by Barbara Curry · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Sausage and potato casserole in a baking dish.

    Create a heart warming breakfast casserole filled with tender potatoes and sausage. It’s so simple to make and no canned soup is needed. Prep the night before and just pop it in the oven. It’s always a crowd pleaser.

    A spoon full of sausage casserole.

    One of the best things about casseroles is that they’re so easy to make and the whole meal is in one dish. Simply throw basic ingredients like sausage, potatoes, and a gooey cheese sauce together and bake.

    You’ll love the sauce in this sausage and potato casserole, making your own tastes so much better than using canned soup. Adding Worcestershire sauce adds a flavor boost to an easy to make cheese sauce.

    Along with the sauce, breakfast sausage adds all the flavor you need for this casserole. Neese’s Sausage is what I always use which is a local brand that you can find in North and South Carolina and Virginia.

    It makes the best sausage casseroles. You can also find great breakfast sausage at Whole Foods and The Fresh Market or get a national brand located with the bacon in most grocery stores.

    Recipes for potato casseroles are something everyone needs to make their life a little easier. Potatoes are so versatile, and when combined with a protein you have an entire meal in one dish. Who can turn down a cheesy ham and potato casserole or a potato casserole with ground beef.

    Or leave out the meat, and let the potatoes be the star in a casserole with hashbrowns for your next brunch or family gathering.

    Not only are casseroles easy, but they sure can feed a crowd. Serve this breakfast casserole with a side of eggs at your next family gathering for a satisfying yet effortless dish that the everyone will love.

    Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

    Yes, you can make a sausage breakfast casserole ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure to store the uncooked casserole covered tightly in plastic wrap until you’re ready to bake. Let it come to room temperature and bake as directed and serve fresh!

    A large scoop of sausage casserole.

    Why this is the best breakfast casserole

    • You can prep this recipe the night before
    • It’s topped with an oh so cheesy layer everyone will love
    • Goes great with a side of scrambled eggs
    • Hearty enough to serve alone
    • Simple ingredients

    Ingredients for a sausage casserole

    Ingredients for sausage potato casserole.
    • Sausage – Ground breakfast sausage, this adds all the flavor, so use the best quality you can find.
    • Potatoes – Russet potatoes work best for this recipe but Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes will also work. The texture will be a little different and the cooking time can vary if using a softer potato.
    • Onion – A sweet onion, like a Vidalia, works best for breakfast casseroles, they are not as pungent as a yellow onion.
    • Cheese – Freshly grated cheddar cheese will make such a difference. Try not to use pre-shredded cheese if you can help it! A sharp cheddar or colby jack work great for this recipe.
    • Worcestershire sauce – this amazing ingredient adds so much flavor to whatever you add it to and it gives the sauce a burst of flavor.
    • Pantry items – butter, flour and milk.

    How to make a breakfast sausage and potato casserole

    Step 1: Cook sausage

    Cook the sausage and then drain on a paper towel lined plate.

     A skillet with cooked sausage.
    Brown the breakfast sausage.

    Step 2: Make the sauce

    Cook the onions first, then make a simple sauce with flour, butter and milk, adding Worcestershire for flavor, then add a little cheese.

    A skillet of white sauce with a whisk.
    Add flour and milk for an easy white sauce then add Worcestershire sauce.

    Step 3: Assemble

    Add a layer of sliced potatoes, sausage and sauce to the casserole dish and repeat with a second layer.

    Sliced potatoes in a casserole dish.
    Thinly sliced potatoes are the first layer.
    All the layers of a sausage casserole in a baking dish.
    Add a layer of sauce and sausage and repeat all 3 layers.

    Step 4: Bake!

    Bake covered for roughly an hour. Remove the tin foil and top with cheese and bake for a few more minutes uncovered for a golden brown cheesy top.

    A baking dish of sausage and potato casserole
    Bake until the potatoes are tender, cover with cheese and bake until melted.

    Pro tip: Grate your own cheese! It’s a little more work than buying pre-shredded cheese, but it’s totally worth it. Freshly grated cheese melts better and has much more flavor.

    FAQ’s for sausage potato casserole

    Can I meal prep this recipe?

    One of my favorite things about this recipe is that you can bake it and store individual portions for a meal prepped breakfast. Store single serving pieces in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave or oven.

    Can I freeze a potato casserole?

    Yes you can freeze potato casserole, just let it come to room temperature first and then freeze in the portion size you want. Souper Cubes works great for this. It will stay fresh in the freezer for about three months.

    What can I add to this sausage potato casserole?

    With casseroles, the variations are pretty much endless. You can add vegetables like red peppers, green onions, or spinach. Using a different type of sausage like chicken sausage, smoked sausage, or even hot Italian sausage is another great way to spice up this recipe.

    What should I serve with a breakfast casserole?

    Breakfast casseroles with potatoes go well with eggs and fruit, no extra carbs needed. If serving as part of a brunch, you could add buttermilk biscuits.

    Breakfast casseroles to try

    • A spoon full of ham casserole.
      Ham and Cheesy Potato Casserole
    • An eggnog French Toast casserole next to coffee.
      Overnight Eggnog French Toast
    • A dish of baked strawberry French toast
      Strawberry Baked French Toast
    • A brie and sausage casserole with a serving spoon.
      Overnight Sausage Casserole with Brie

    More delicious potato casseroles

    • For special meals, I love au gratin potatoes
    • These twice baked mashed potatoes are the perfect side to any dish.
    • My tater tot casserole never disappoints and is great for game day!
    • You can never go wrong with classic mashed potatoes
    A sausage and potato breakfast casserole next to a coffee cup.

    Breakfast Sausage and Potato Casserole

    Author: Barbara Curry
    Create a heart warming breakfast casserole filled with tender potatoes and sausage. It's so simple to make and no canned soup is needed. Prep the night before and just pop it in the oven. It's always a crowd pleaser.
    5 from 2 votes
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    PREP: 20 minutes
    COOK: 1 hour
    TOTAL: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 8

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound Breakfast sausage
    • 3 Medium russet potatoes sliced
    • 2 tablespoons Butter
    • ½ cup Onion chopped
    • 2 tablespoons Flour
    • 2 cups Milk warmed
    • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese divided
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly butter a 2 quart casserole dish.
    • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate.
    • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and slightly brown. Whisk in flour cooking for about 1 minute. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Once thickened, remove from heat and add 1 cup of the cheese. Salt and pepper to taste.
    • In a buttered casserole dish, add half of the sliced potatoes, spoon over half of the sauce and sprinkle with half of the sausage. Repeat and cover with aluminum foil.
    • Bake for 60 minutes or until the potatoes are soft but not mushy. Remove foil and top with 1 cup of cheese. Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts.
    Barbara’s Tips + Notes
    • Warm the milk in the microwave for a few seconds before adding to the sauce. This will save some time.
    • You can prep this the night before and cover with plastic wrap. Let it come to room temperature before baking.
    • Russet potatoes work best for this type of potato casserole, they will keep their shape without getting mushy. If using another type of potatoes, check the cooking time, it may not take as long for them to cook through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 514IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Seanna says

      February 18, 2023 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      Love that you can make this ahead of time. And the Worcestershire sauce is a great flavor addition! Perfect for Sunday Brunch.

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