Description
A hearty and comforting Sausage, Egg, and Cream Cheese Hashbrown Casserole that combines savory breakfast sausage with creamy eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy hashbrowns baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for brunch gatherings or a satisfying family breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound of breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
Base
- 1 (30-ounce) bag of frozen hashbrowns
Dairy & Eggs
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of milk
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- 1/4 cup of green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Milk: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and milk, whisking together until smooth and lump-free.
- Add Eggs and Seasonings: Add eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Whisk until fully combined and slightly airy.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread the frozen hashbrowns evenly across the bottom.
- Layer Sausage: Evenly layer the cooked sausage over the hashbrowns in the baking dish.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the egg and cream cheese mixture evenly over the sausage and hashbrowns.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Slice: Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use mild or spicy sausage depending on your flavor preference.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Cooking sausage thoroughly and draining grease helps reduce excess fat.
- Letting the casserole rest before slicing helps with clean cuts.
- Optional additions include diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Ensure eggs are fully set during baking to avoid runny texture.
