How many calories are in a cheesy hashbrown casserole?

Nutrition Facts (per serving) 321 Calories 28g Fat 21g Carbs 8g Protein Mar 22, 2024

Why is my hash brown casserole soggy?

Frozen hash browns will leak moisture during cooking , which could leave a soggy, sad mess behind. For the best results, let the frozen hash browns thaw overnight in the fridge, then thoroughly pat them dry to remove as much moisture as possible before cooking them to crispy.

Why are hash browns so high in calories?

The problem with prepared hash brown patties is that, typically, they are deep-fried in vegetable oil . This tips the scale to the side of not-so-healthy because of high fat content. Also of note: If you're eating a low-carb diet, be aware that 60 to 70 percent of a potato is starch, a type of carbohydrate.

How many calories in a homemade hash brown casserole?

Hash brown casserole (1 cup) contains 44.5g total carbs, 40.2g net carbs, 29.9g fat, 11.5g protein, and 483 calories .

How do you thicken a hash brown casserole?

Whisk together equal parts cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl. Use one tablespoon of cornstarch per cup of liquid you would like to thicken. Stir out all the lumps. A few minutes before your casserole is done, add it a little at a time until you are happy with the thickness.

Why did my hash browns turn black?

A: Exposure to air or oxygen is the cause of this situation when the potatoes are cut and stored in advance for any future cooking.

Why did my potatoes turn GREY when I cook them?

This process, which is called oxidation, happens because potatoes are a naturally starchy vegetable. And when exposed to oxygen, starches turn gray, brown, or even black . An oxidized potato is completely safe to eat. The process doesn't affect the flavor or texture of the vegetable.

How many calories are in a cheesy potato casserole?

Cheesy Potato Casserole Nutrition Facts For a Serving Size of 1 serving (191.83g) How many calories are in Cheesy Potato Casserole? Amount of calories in Cheesy Potato Casserole: Calories 418.7 Calories from Fat 261.4 (62.4%) % Daily Value * 73 more rows

How many calories in Cracker Barrel loaded hashbrown casserole?

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Loaded Hashbrown Casserole (1 serving) contains 25g total carbs, 23g net carbs, 21g fat, 15g protein, and 350 calories .

How many calories are in a side of hash brown casserole from Cracker Barrel?

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Hashbrown Casserole (1 serving) contains 24g total carbs, 22g net carbs, 8g fat, 5g protein, and 190 calories .

How many calories in a serving of Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole?

Served with Fried Apples or Hashbrown Casserole ( 170/190 cal ).

Cheesy Sausage Egg Hash Brown Casserole - Slimming Eats Recipes (2024)

Sep 8, 2016 · 3 Comments

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Mmmmm Cheesy Sausage and Egg Hash Brown casserole.

If you frequent my INSTAGRAM page, you will know I love my breakfasts.

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Breakfast's to me are the most important meal of the day, therefore what I eat at breakfast sets me up for the rest of the day. If I eat bad, then it is usually a spiral downhill from there on. If I eat good, I feel well satiated and the eating good carries on through the rest of the day.

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At every breakfast, I try to stick to the rule of a good source of protein and plenty of speed foods. That to me is the perfect combination of a great breakfast.

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Usually at the weekend I like to cook up something that I can reheat each morning and add some speed food to the side like fruit or a complimentary speed veg, or combine the whole lot together when making something like my Breakfast Hash.

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I even have a delicious Actifry Breakfast Hash for those of you with an actifry.

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This dish was delicious - Homemade sausage crumbles, topped with whisked eggs, grated potato and cheese all baked in the oven.

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This whole dish served four, so it will only last a couple of mornings, but you can double or even triple this recipe to make a bigger dish to serve more or to divide up for breakfast for the week.

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It is great eaten cold or can be heated up in the oven for a few mins at 180c/350f.

Recipe Card

Cheesy Sausage and Egg Hash Brown Casserole

Yield: SERVES 4

Prep Time: 12 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 57 minutes

The recipe is gluten free and Weight Watchers friendly

WW Smart Points: 12

Ingredients

450g (1lb) of extra lean ground pork
½ teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of ground sage
½ teaspoon of paprika
450g (1lb) of flour potatoes, praw
5 large eggs
120g (4.5oz) of cheddar cheese or red Leicester cheese, grated
salt and pepper to season
optional: 1 spring onion, finely sliced
spray oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180c fan, 200c, 400f (gas mark 6)
Peel and grate potatoes, and squeeze of excess liquid.
Add to a bowl and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Spread out on a baking tray lined with parchment and spray over the top with spray oil.
Place in the oven and bake for 10mins, just to dry out slightly.
In the meantime, spray a frying pan over a medium high heat with spray oil.
Add the pork, salt, sage and paprika and fry till lightly browned, breaking up slightly with the back of spoon (I like to leave it in bigger pieces, so don't break it up too much).
Once pork is lightly browned, add it to a casserole dish and allow to cool
Whisk the eggs and pour over the top of the sausage.
Add the part cooked grated potato to the top and spread out evenly.
Place back in the oven and bake for 30 mins until the potato on top is golden and light crisp.
Add the grated cheddar and place under the grill for 5 mins till melted
Optional: Sprinkle over the top with sliced spring onions (or you can use chives or fresh Italian parsley)
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information

Yield 4Serving Size 1 SERVING
Amount Per ServingCalories 469Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 10.4gSodium 984.3mgCarbohydrates 18.7gFiber 2.8gProtein 52.3g

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Jo - The Polished Magpie says
September 10, 2016 at 4:00 am
That looks amazing! Definitely need to try it out.
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Alyna pearve says
February 01, 2018 at 3:37 am
Do you think this would be ok to be frozen ?
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- Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
  February 02, 2018 at 1:22 am
  All ingredients are fine to freeze, however I think it’s best eaten within a couple of days of making.
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