Description
This Sausage, Egg, and Cream Cheese Hashbrown Casserole is a hearty and comforting breakfast or brunch dish that combines savory ground breakfast sausage, creamy cream cheese, shredded hashbrowns, and cheddar cheese baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy-to-make casserole that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb. ground breakfast sausage
Dairy
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 eggs
Vegetables
- 32 oz. frozen shredded hashbrowns
- 2 green onions, diced
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ¼ tsp. onion powder
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until it is browned and fully cooked through. Once done, drain any excess grease to avoid a greasy casserole.
- Mix Cream Cheese Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir or whisk until all ingredients are smoothly blended together.
- Beat Eggs and Combine: In a separate large bowl, beat the 6 eggs thoroughly. Add the cream cheese mixture to the eggs and mix until completely combined to create a rich, creamy base.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the cooked sausage, frozen shredded hashbrowns, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced green onions into the egg and cream cheese mixture until all components are evenly distributed.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the entire mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly to ensure the casserole cooks uniformly.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it’s fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes post baking. Garnish with extra diced green onions if desired, then cut into servings and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Feel free to add diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- The casserole can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated before baking.
- Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven.
- Use sharp cheddar for a more pronounced cheese flavor.
