The Simply Southern Hash Brown Bake is simply delicious. That just about sums it up! It’s a fluffy bed of eggs filled with spicy chiles, savory sausage crumbles, and tender hash browns. But the real Southern soul of the dish lies in the creamy, vibrant, rich flavor of the pimiento cheese mixed right into the eggs! Simply Southern Hash Brown Bake is simple to make and a breeze to enjoy to the fullest!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
- 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 15 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups pimiento cheese
- 1 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 3 –In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 4 –Drain the grease from the skillet.
Step 5 –In a large bowl, stir together the sausage and the hash browns.
Step 6 –In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs and the heavy cream until smooth.
Step 7 –Stir the pimiento cheese, the green onions, the chiles and their juices, the salt, and the pepper into the egg mixture until well-combined.
Step 8 –Stir the hash brown mixture into the egg mixture until well-combined.
Step 9 –Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 10 –Sprinkle the cheddar on top of the mixture.
Step 11 –Bake until golden-brown and bubbly, about 45-50 minutes.
Step 12 –Let the bake stand for 15 minutes.
Step 13 –Serve.
