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project: "[[00_MANIFEST-recipes]]"
folder: "[[00_INDEX-breakfast-recipes]]"
title: Egg Casserole
pack: founders-pack
servings: 10
ingredients:
  - 1 lb sausage or ground beef
  - 1 large shallot or 1 small onion, chopped
  - 6 large eggs
  - 1 tsp salt
  - 1/2 tsp pepper
  - 8 oz sour cream
  - 3/4 cup milk
  - 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar, mozzarella, colby jack, or a mix
  - 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
instructions:
  - "**Preheat the oven** — Set to 350°F and brush a 9x13 baking dish with butter."
  - "**Brown the meat** — Cook sausage or beef with the onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then set aside to cool."
  - "**Whisk the eggs** — Combine eggs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, add sour cream and milk, then whisk until smooth."
  - "**Add the fillings** — Stir 3/4 of the shredded cheese, the cooked meat, and the thawed hash browns into the bowl."
  - "**Pour into the dish** — Spread the mixture evenly."
  - "**Top and cover** — Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, then cover with foil."
  - "**Bake covered** — Bake 1 hour–1 hour 15 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean."
  - "**Finish uncovered** — Remove the foil and bake 5 more minutes, until the top is golden."
  - "**Rest** — Let sit 5 minutes, then serve."
protein:
  - pork
  - eggs
active-preparation-minutes: 20
cook-time-minutes: 80
post-cook-time-minutes: 5
diet:
  - gluten-free
equipment:
  - oven
  - stove
storage-location: fridge
storage-method: airtight-container
fridge-life-days: 3
freezer-life-days: 60
source: aunt-megan
tags:
  - comfort
  - make-ahead
  - crowd-pleaser
notes:
  - "summary: A make-ahead breakfast casserole of browned sausage or beef, hash browns, and eggs bound with sour cream, baked covered with cheese until set and then uncovered to brown the top."
  - "Source: Aunt Megan"
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