Sausage McMuffin & Hash Brown Casserole

A delicious casserole made with English muffins, tater tots, breakfast sausage, eggs, and cheese, topped with minced chives.

By @theshayspence

Original recipe source

Cook time: 75 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 English muffins
• 2 handfuls frozen tater tots
• 8 oz breakfast sausage
• 1 for greasing the dish cooking spray
• 10 eggs
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp minced chives
• 1 for garnish minced chives

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large greased baking dish, add the cubed English muffins, tots and tear the sausage into small pieces to arrange on top of and around the muffins and hash browns.
3. Transfer to the oven and cook until the bread is toasty and sausage is cooked, about 10 minutes. Let sit on the counter for about 15 minutes to cool.
4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or half-and half, butter, garlic powder, and ½ tsp fine Kosher salt until thoroughly combined.
5. Pour into the dish and sprinkle in the cheese and chives.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the eggs are set.
7. Serve topped with more chives and hash brown patties on the side.