Ingredients
1 lb breakfast sausage
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 cups frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned. Drain excess grease and stir in cream cheese until melted and combined. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in thawed hash browns and 1 cup of shredded cheddar.
5. Add the sausage and cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined.
6. Pour into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until golden and set in the center.
8. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish if desired.
Notes
Make ahead: assemble the night before and bake in the morning.
You can use spicy sausage or add diced jalapeños for a kick.
Serve with hot sauce, sour cream, or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: sausage hash brown casserole, cream cheese breakfast bake, cheesy breakfast casserole, make-ahead brunch dish