Description
Sausage Egg and Cream Cheese Hashbrown Casserole brings hearty breakfast comfort straight to your table with minimal effort. Packed with savory sausage, creamy cheese, and crispy hashbrowns, this dish delivers pure morning satisfaction in one simple, delicious bake.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns
- 1 (8 ounces) block cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Cook 1 pound of breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Drain the sausage on paper towels and let it cool for 3-4 minutes.
- Whisk 6 large eggs, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 3 cups thawed hashbrowns, the cooked sausage, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, and optional chopped green onions to the egg mixture.
- Gently fold 1 (8 oz) block of cubed cream cheese into the mixture.
- Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese across the top.
- Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top turns golden and the center sets.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before cutting into servings.
Notes
- Always use thawed hashbrowns to prevent excess moisture that could make the casserole soggy.
- Let the sausage cool slightly before mixing with other ingredients to prevent scrambling the eggs.
- For a vegetarian version, swap sausage with sautéed mushrooms or plant-based protein crumbles.
- Make this dish ahead by assembling and refrigerating overnight, then baking fresh in the morning for an easy breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 427 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg