Description
Cream cheese hashbrown casserole delivers pure comfort straight from my kitchen to your breakfast table. Creamy, cheesy potatoes bake into a crowd-pleasing morning meal that sparks smiles around the table.
Ingredients
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Protein and Dairy:
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Starches and Vegetables:
- 3 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns
Seasonings and Extras:
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Additional cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Crumble 1 lb ground breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and return meat to pan.
- Mix 8 oz softened cream cheese into warm sausage until completely blended and smooth.
- Whisk 6 large eggs, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 3 cups thawed hashbrowns across the bottom in an even layer.
- Distribute sausage and cream cheese mixture across hashbrowns using a spoon.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the entire surface of the casserole.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the dish.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until eggs are completely set and top turns golden.
- Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes to create a crispy surface.
- Allow casserole to rest 5-10 minutes before cutting into servings.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Thaw hashbrowns completely and pat dry with paper towels to prevent a watery casserole and ensure crispy edges.
- Replace ground sausage with crumbled bacon, diced ham, or vegetarian sausage crumbles to customize the protein base.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cream cheese, skim milk, and lean ground turkey sausage without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep this dish ahead by assembling the casserole the night before and refrigerating, then bake directly from the cold state, adding 10-15 minutes to the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg