Description
The Sausage, Egg and Cream Cheese Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that will have your family asking for seconds—at breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. This hearty dish is an ideal way to kickstart your day or to serve at a leisurely weekend brunch gathering. Packed with savory flavors and a creamy texture, every bite feels like a warm hug. With a beautiful blend of crumbled breakfast sausage, creamy cheese, golden hashbrowns, and fluffy eggs, this casserole comes together to make a satisfying meal that’s not only delicious but easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 cup thawed frozen hashbrowns
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled sausage until browned. Drain excess grease.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth.
4. Add cooked sausage, thawed hashbrowns, and optional diced bell peppers and onions. Stir well to combine.
5. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden brown.
8. Allow to cool slightly before garnishing with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
To ensure your casserole comes out perfectly every time, consider using crumbled sausage instead of links for quicker cooking. Make sure hashbrowns are completely thawed to avoid excess moisture. Feel free to customize the recipe with other ingredients like spinach or tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Casserole
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams