Description
Sausage, Egg & Cream Cheese Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole brings comfort and flavor to morning tables across America. Layers of crispy hash browns, savory sausage, and creamy eggs combine for a hearty breakfast that keeps you satisfied until lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs hot breakfast sausage
- 8 eggs
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Base:
- 1 bag frozen shredded hash browns (30–32 ounces / 850–907 grams)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and cook the sausage for 7-10 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the cooked sausage and transfer to a mixing bowl. While still warm, incorporate softened cream cheese, stirring until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture is uniform and well-blended.
- Arrange a consistent layer of frozen hash browns across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute the sausage and cream cheese mixture evenly over the hash browns, creating a uniform second layer.
- Carefully pour the seasoned egg mixture over the existing layers, making sure it covers the entire surface.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously across the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Optional: For extra browning, broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes before slicing and serving hot.
Notes
- Elevate your breakfast game with this hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole that combines crispy hash browns, savory sausage, and creamy eggs.
- Prepping ahead saves morning stress, as you can assemble the dish the night before and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Customize your casserole by swapping pork sausage for turkey or adding diced bell peppers for extra veggie goodness.
- Leftovers keep beautifully in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, making it perfect for quick reheating during busy mornings.
- Serve with fresh salsa, hot sauce, or a side of fresh fruit to balance the rich, comforting flavors of this dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 735mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg