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# Savory Breakfast Casseroles
This Epic Hash Brown Casserole is a Warm and Hearty Morning Meal

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-07 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hash-brown-casserole
References: [ohsweetbasil](http://www.ohsweetbasil.com/savory-hash-brown-breakfast-casserole-recipe.html)

If you need to serve a big group of people a heart breakfast, this hash brown casserole is one way to get your starches covered. Created by Carrian at the blog Oh Sweet Basil, the recipe for the savory [hash brown breakfast casserole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hash-brown-brisket-scramble-bowl) is a good one to have in your arsenal this fall.

Whether you serve it as a side or a meal in itself, the fried potato-topped dish is a dreamy choice. To recreate this hash brown casserole at home, you will need delicious ingredients such as cheddar cheese, colby jack cheese, eggs, [ground breakfast sausage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-sausage-breakfast-chimichanga), ground mustard, [hash brown potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-breakfast-wraps), hot sauce, milk, oil, salt and pepper and sour cream. You can also add ketchup and salsa to serve.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 36% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Savory Breakfast Casseroles:** Opportunity for developing innovative breakfast casserole recipes using non-traditional ingredients and flavors.
- **Serving Large Groups:** Opportunity for creating convenient and delicious breakfast casserole products that cater to large gatherings and events.
- **Customizable Breakfast Options:** Opportunity for offering personalized breakfast casserole kits that allow customers to choose their own ingredients and toppings.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food companies to create and market pre-packaged savory breakfast casserole mixes or frozen options.
- **Catering and Events:** Opportunity for catering companies to offer breakfast casserole options for large gatherings and events.
- **Subscription Services:** Opportunity for subscription-based meal kit services to include breakfast casserole recipes and ingredients in their offerings.

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