This is the best egg casserole ever! It was my oldest son’s birthday and so I didn’t want to get up and fix breakfast at 5:30 a.m. before he went to work, and so I made this the night before. I feel that it does take longer to cook after you have put this in the fridge. That make sense because it takes time to get back up to temperature. So if you put it in the fridge the night before, allow an extra 5-10 minutes to cook.
Be patient, and make sure that when you place a knife in the center of the best egg casserole ever, that it comes out clean. This is a wonderful tasting recipe and well worth the wait! I love maple sausage in it, but you can use whatever kind of sausage that you prefer, or you can use bacon, or if you do not want to, you don’t have to use any meat at all!
What Ingredients Do I Need For Best Egg Casserole Ever?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this Casserole (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Eggs
- Yogurt
- Lawry’s salt
- Butter
- Sausage
- Hash browns
- Onion
- Cheddar cheese
How Do I Make Best Egg Casserole Ever?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this Casserole (scroll down for the full recipe):
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat eggs, yogurt and salt together.
- Brown the sausage.
- Then add the butter and the onions, and saute the onions slightly.
- Add the shredded hash brown potatoes and stir to mix.
- Grease a 9″ X 13″ pan.
- Place the hash brown mixture in the pan.
- Then add the egg mixture and stir to blend.
- Sprinkle with the grated cheese.
- Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.
I know that I have told this story before, but the day after my son turned 4, I was working in my basement where I had a salon. We had given my son some wooden puzzles with plastic wrap on them for his birthday. He told his brother that was 3 to go get him a knife so that he could open the puzzles. And so he did. He went and got this little yellow handled paring knife, one of those that costs, or use to cost, $1.00.
Then the 4 year old took the knife and went to get the plastic wrap off. The knife stuck into the wood and when my son went to pull it out, it came back and went into his eye. I can say from a mothers point of view, that that was a rough day.
This Egg Casserole Can be Made Ahead:
- This egg casserole can be prepared in advance.
- You can prepare the night before and bake in the morning.
- Or you can bake and reheat in the morning.
We had amazing neighbors, one neighbor watched my other children and one was a nurse and she called and got us an appointment right then to go see an eye Dr. When the Dr. saw his eye, he sent us to a specialist in Salt Lake City.
We had to drive him because of the pressure of the helicopter. That was one of the longest rides of my life. Every time we would go over a bump, he would cry out.
I would tell myself, you are his mother, now if you have the faith of a mustard seed, he will be healed. Well, when we got to the specialist, he was not healed and they told us that the Dr. that was suppose to do the surgery had just gotten onto an airplane!!
We thought, are you serious? We said that we had just driven 1 1/2 hours and we were told that we could get help. Then the miracle came, someone came and told us that there was a Dr. named Dr. Clinch and he would be helping us. They had cancelled all of his appointments and that he was going to help our son. And he did. Our son was in surgery for 3 hours and I don’t think that I have ever prayed so long and hard in my life.
Another Serving Option for Best Egg Casserole Ever:
- One of my children was in a hurry to get to work and so they got a tortilla and placed a helping of this in the middle of the tortilla as they ran out the door to work.
- This has become a very popular way to eat this egg casserole for us, since that day.
Our son is now 27 years old and he has done very well. He received a cornea from a baby that was 2 years old. I will always be so grateful for those amazing parents who donated their little son’s organs, one of which helped our son.
Our son doesn’t have a lens in his eye and so he only sees shadows and images in that eye. But he has grown up and worked really hard to get where he is. Things have not come to him very easily, but I know that sometimes our trials make us stronger and we are able to do things that we never thought that we could do.
I am grateful for him and all that he does for his parents and his siblings, he is a great young man. Happy Birthday son!
Storage Options:
Can Best Egg Casserole Ever be Reheated?
- Leftovers reheat nicely.
- This is a great recipe for those of you who like to meal prep to simplify busy weeks.
CanBest Egg Casserole Ever be Frozen?
- This recipe also freezes nicely.
- Just portion out individual servings, wrap them in plastic, and freeze them in a zipper bag.
So if you all are looking for a great breakfast idea, try the best egg casserole ever! I know that you will love it. It is very filling and it does work up quickly. I left the foil on for the first 20 minutes and then I took it off allowing the top to turn golden brown. Just make sure that the knife comes out clean and then you will know that your best egg casserole is finished.
You just might want to add some fresh fruit and your breakfast will be complete. The yogurt I used was plain Greek yogurt and I never use the fat free because the yogurt has fat in it that is good for you. I do use plain yogurt and the one that has the least amount of sugar. I just know that you are going to love this best egg casserole ever, and so let me know how yours turns out!
Tips and Tricks for Best Egg Casserole Ever:
- You can use any kind of cheese that you like.
- I usually cut the best egg casserole ever into 8 pieces.
- Also, I have never doubled it, but if you do, you will have to allow extra cooking time.
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Yield: 8 people
Best egg casserole ever! What is not to love, with hash browns, eggs and cheese!?! This is one delicious breakfast in one dish!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Lawry's salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 (16 ounce) package sausage (I used Jimmy Dean Maple)
- 2 cups shredded hash browns potatoes (thawed)
- 1/4 cup (or less) chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat 12 eggs, 1 c. yogurt and 1 t. salt together.
- Brown the 16 oz. sausage.
- Then add the butter and the onions, and saute the onions slightly.
- Add the 2 c. shredded hash brown potatoes and stir to mix.
- Grease a 9" X 13" pan.
- Place the hash brown mixture in the pan.
- Then add the egg mixture and stir to blend.
- Sprinkle with the 1 1/2 c. grated cheese.
- Bake at 375 for 20 - 25 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean when inserted.
* One time I put it in a 9" X 9" pan, but it took 60 minutes to cook, and it was very thick.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1
Amount Per ServingCalories 475Total Fat 33gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 322mgSodium 969mgCarbohydrates 27gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 19g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix
Jennon June 7, 2018 at 7:21 pm
This looks awesome!! Think this is our weekend breakfast plan!!!
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Amyon June 7, 2018 at 7:43 pm
Thank you so much for coming by and leaving a comment. I think that you will be pleased if you try this. Have a great weekend!
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Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treatson June 9, 2018 at 3:09 pm
Omg!!! I can’t believe that happened to your son! Glad it all worked out though. And this egg casserole looks yummy!! I love you can make it ahead of time too!
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Amyon June 9, 2018 at 5:50 pm
Ya, when it comes to sharp objects, sticks and kids I get a little anxiety. This was really a great casserole. I liked the yogurt in it because my husband has been on a healthier kick!:)
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Carolon June 12, 2018 at 4:22 am
Your son’s story is an illustration of a family weathering a horrible event. Love the casserole too.
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Amyon June 12, 2018 at 11:37 am
Yes, we became stronger through that experience. Thank you for coming by and leaving a comment.
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Carleeon June 13, 2018 at 8:42 pm
Ouch! I can just imagine the panic having one that age myself. I would have been a wreck. This casserole looks soooo good. I’ve never tried using yogurt in a breakfast casserole, so I can’t wait to give that a go!
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Amyon June 13, 2018 at 9:18 pm
Ya, when it comes to sharp objects, sticks and kids I get a little anxiety. This was really a great casserole. I liked the yogurt in it because my husband has been on a healthier kick!:)
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Camilleon November 13, 2018 at 3:46 pm
You mentioned leaving it in the fridge overnight. Is it cooked or uncooked
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Amyon November 13, 2018 at 7:44 pm
Uncooked – that was referring to if you want to make it ahead of time and cook it the next morning. Thank you for asking. I hope that you make the recipe and that you enjoy it.
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Maryon December 7, 2018 at 11:43 am
My heart goes out to you. I know that even after 20 years, you still have pangs when you think about that day and all the days since that your son has dealt with his injury. May God continue to bless you and keep you in His care. ♥️
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Amyon December 8, 2018 at 8:45 pm
You are right on! Sometimes I am amazed at how he has moved forward and he is truly one that is an example to me. xoxo
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Nicoleon December 24, 2018 at 6:29 am
First off, Happy Holidays! Second, do you think I could use sour cream instead of yogurt? It’s Christmas Eve and I have no yogurt and really don’t want to go to the store! Lol
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Amyon December 24, 2018 at 2:44 pm
Absolutely!!! Yes you can. Happy Holidays to you too!! Thank you.
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Anaveon February 22, 2019 at 11:34 am
Thanks for sharing. Please can I use normal potato instead of harsh brown potato. Or how do i make harsh brown potato.
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Amyon February 22, 2019 at 6:51 pm
I think that you can try normal potatoes, the only thing I worry about is the potatoes turning a dark color, however if you stir them in with the eggs, they should be fine. When I make hash browns I use my grater that you use to grate cheese. Make sure that you rinse them in cold water, as this will help.
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