Ultimate Brunch Hash Brown Casserole
Ultimate Brunch Hash Brown Casserole layers crispy potatoes with spicy chorizo, fluffy eggs, and plenty of melty cheddar for a rich, creamy bite in every forkful. Cool sour cream and bright green onions balance the heat, while avocado and optional pickled jalapeños add freshness and tang. It’s perfect for weekend gatherings, holiday mornings, or any make-ahead breakfast for a crowd.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Brunch Hash Brown Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Spread the hash browns evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and the onion, breaking up the meat into smaller pieces with a flat wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
- 4
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, 2 cups Cheddar cheese, 1 cup sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in the chorizo mixture.
- 5
Pour the egg mixture over the hash browns in the baking dish. Dollop the remaining 1/2 cup sour cream over the eggs, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese.
- 6
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until just set in the center. Sprinkle with green onions, avocado, and pickled jalapeños, if using. Cut into squares and serve immediately.
- Calories 823.61 kcal High 41%
- Protein 40.91 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 35.37 g 13%
- Total Fat 57.97 g High 74%
- Saturated Fat 27.77 g High 139%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 538.39 mg High 179%
- Sodium 1270.64 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 4.75 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 5.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 671.3 mg Good Source 52%
- Iron 4.07 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 748.55 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 114.97 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 2.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 2.31 mcg Moderate 12%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ultimate Brunch Hash Brown Casserole is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Eggs, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 823.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Brunch Hash Brown Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Eggs, Green Onion, Hash Brown. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Brunch Hash Brown Casserole?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 823.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Brunch Hash Brown Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ultimate Brunch Hash Brown Casserole healthy?
- Ultimate Brunch Hash Brown Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 823.61 calories and 40.91 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1270.64 mg (55% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 27.77 g (139% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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