Creating the perfect Hash Brown Breakfast Loaf is simple with these easy-to-follow steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a loaf pan with non-stick spray or butter.
2. Prepare Hash Browns: In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
3. Press Hash Brown Mixture: Firmly press the hash brown mixture into the bottom and sides of the greased loaf pan to create a crust.
4. Prepare Filling: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5. Add Sausage: Fold in the cooked breakfast sausage, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
6. Fill the Loaf: Pour the egg and sausage mixture into the prepared hash brown crust in the loaf pan.
7. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the egg mixture.
8. Bake: Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
9. Cool Slightly: Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes in the pan.
10. Slice and Serve: Carefully slice the breakfast loaf into several servings and enjoy warm.