Sausage Egg Cream Cheese Casserole
A comforting and easy-to-make casserole perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, featuring savory sausage, eggs, cream cheese, and shredded hash browns.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound savory breakfast sausage Make sure to cook until no pink remains.
- 30 ounces frozen, shredded hash browns For a crispy base.
- 8 large eggs Adds richness.
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened For added texture.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Oozy and flavorful.
- 1/2 cup whole milk For a moist consistency.
- 1 teaspoon salt Enhances all flavors.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper For a hint of spice.
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder For depth of flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder For depth of flavor.
- 2 pieces green onions, chopped Optional, for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula as it browns. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, whisking until well combined.
- Stir in the cooked sausage, frozen hash browns, and shredded cheddar cheese until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is fully set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow casserole to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
You can prepare the casserole a night in advance and bake in the morning. For a healthier option, consider using turkey sausage and low-fat cream cheese and milk.