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Sausage, Egg and Cream Cheese Hashbrown Casserole

A hearty and savory breakfast casserole made with breakfast sausage, cream cheese, hashbrowns, and eggs, perfect for weekend gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Breakfast sausage Recommended using high-quality sausage like Johnsonville.
  • 30 oz Frozen hashbrowns No need to thaw before using.
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 6 large Large eggs Fresh eggs preferred.
  • 1 cup Milk Used in the egg mixture.
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese Sharp cheddar for extra flavor.
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
For Greasing
  • 2 tbsp Butter or cooking spray For greasing the baking dish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 lb of breakfast sausage and cook until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Add 8 oz of softened cream cheese to the warm sausage and stir until smooth and well combined.
  3. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 2 tbsp of butter or cooking spray.
  4. Spread 30 oz of frozen hashbrowns evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Spoon the sausage and cream cheese mixture evenly over the hashbrowns.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of pepper, and 1 tsp of garlic powder until completely blended.
  7. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole, ensuring it reaches every corner. Top with 2 cups of shredded cheese.
Baking
  1. Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  2. Allow the casserole to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing to let it set.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the pan while browning the sausage. Use room temperature ingredients for easier blending. Let it rest before slicing for better serving.