Sausage, Egg and Cream Cheese Hashbrown Casserole
This Sausage, Egg, and Cream Cheese Hashbrown Casserole is a rich and hearty breakfast dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Loaded with savory sausage, creamy cheese, fluffy eggs, and crispy hashbrowns, it’s a comforting one-pan meal ideal for holiday mornings or weekend brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Serves 8
- For the casserole:
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage
- 1 (8 oz / 225 g) package cream cheese, softened
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 (30 oz / 850 g) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- For garnish (optional):
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Cook the sausage:
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the cream cheese:
- Reduce the heat to low and stir the softened cream cheese into the sausage until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the egg mixture:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using).
- Assemble the casserole:
- Spread the thawed hashbrowns evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the sausage and cream cheese mixture over the hashbrowns, spreading it out evenly.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top, ensuring it covers the entire dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake the casserole:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Serve:
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based sausage for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- For added flavor, mix in diced bell peppers or sautéed onions with the hashbrowns.
- Make it ahead by assembling the casserole the night before and refrigerating it. Bake it fresh the next morning.