SAUSAGE, EGG & CREAM CHEESE HASH BROWN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8-10
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook Sausage:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Prepare Hash Browns:
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed shredded hash browns, melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Layer Hash Browns:
- Press the hash brown mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even layer.
- Layer Cream Cheese:
- Spread the softened cream cheese over the hash brown layer.
- Sprinkle Cooked Sausage:
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Whisk Eggs and Milk:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
- Pour Egg Mixture:
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage layer.
- Add Cheddar Cheese:
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Optional: Add Green Onions:
- If desired, sprinkle chopped green onions on top for added flavor.
- Bake in the Oven:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, and the center is set.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
- Enjoy Your Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole!
- This hearty and flavorful breakfast casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd. Serve it for brunch or any morning gathering.
Note:
- Customize the casserole by adding diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or other vegetables to the hash brown layer.
- You can make this casserole ahead of time. Prepare the layers in the dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake the next morning.
