Waffle House Loaded Hashbrown Casserole
This Waffle House Loaded Hashbrown Casserole is loaded with shredded hash browns, savory breakfast sausage, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, onions, and a creamy sauce for the ultimate comfort food breakfast. Perfect for brunch, holiday mornings, potlucks, and breakfast-for-dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 MINS
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10-12 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: BAKED
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook breakfast sausage in a large skillet until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Cook bacon until crispy and crumble into small pieces.
- In a large bowl combine hash browns, sausage, bacon, onion, jalapeño, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.
- In a separate bowl whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Pour the sauce over the hashbrown mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until hot, bubbly, and golden brown around the edges.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
Make It Your Own:
- Add diced ham for an even more authentic Waffle House flavor.
- Swap Monterey Jack for Pepper Jack for extra heat.
- Top with sausage gravy for an indulgent Southern breakfast.
- Add sautéed mushrooms and extra onions for an “all the way” version.
- Sprinkle with additional bacon just before serving.
Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezer Instructions:
Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, biscuits, or a side of sausage gravy for a complete breakfast spread.