Sausage Egg Cream Cheese Casserole Recipe
A hearty and delicious Sausage Egg Cream Cheese Casserole featuring savory breakfast sausage, creamy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese baked to perfection. Ideal for a satisfying breakfast or brunch, this casserole combines hash browns, cream cheese, and flavorful seasonings for a comforting dish everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 45 Minutes
- Total Time: 60 Minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Components
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 30 ounces frozen shredded hash browns
- 8 large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula to ensure even cooking. Drain off any excess fat for a less greasy casserole.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, softened cream cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture is fully blended and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked sausage, frozen shredded hash browns, and shredded cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the prepared mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface and reach all edges of the dish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is set and the surface is golden brown, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing to allow it to set properly. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer texture or light cream cheese for a lower-fat option.
- Frozen hash browns do not need to be thawed before mixing; adding them frozen helps maintain texture.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or a cheese blend for a different flavor.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the mixture.
- This casserole can be made a day ahead; refrigerate and bake just before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
