Description
Delicious sausage, egg and cream cheese hashbrown casserole delivers comfort breakfast magic straight from home kitchens. Southern-style layers combine hearty ingredients for a satisfying morning meal perfect when sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 (8 oz / 225 g) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (30 oz / 850 g) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Ignite the oven to 375F (190C) and lavishly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent adhesion.
- Sausage Transformation: In a large skillet over medium heat, metamorphose the sausage into crispy, caramelized crumbles, ensuring thorough cooking and complete drainage of excess fat.
- Cream Cheese Integration: Fold the cream cheese into the sausage, gently melting and stirring until the mixture achieves a velvety, homogeneous texture. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Egg Mixture Composition: Whisk eggs with milk in a capacious bowl, introducing salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder, blending until a harmonious liquid forms.
- Layering and Assembly: Spread thawed hashbrowns as the foundational layer in the prepared dish. Artfully distribute the sausage-cream cheese mixture, then pour the egg mixture evenly across the surface. Generously crown with shredded cheddar cheese, creating a tantalizing mosaic of flavors.
- Baking Ritual: Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 35-40 minutes. Monitor its evolution, seeking a golden-brown crust and completely set eggs as indicators of culinary perfection.
- Resting and Serving: Grant the casserole a brief 5-minute respite after emerging from the oven. Carve into substantial portions, optionally adorning with fresh herbs like parsley or chives. Serve immediately, capturing the dish’s peak temperature and flavor profile.
Notes
- Drain Sausage Thoroughly: Remove excess grease completely to prevent a soggy casserole and ensure crisp texture.
- Temper Cream Cheese: Soften cream cheese at room temperature before mixing for smoother, easier integration with sausage.
- Layer Strategically: Spread hashbrowns evenly and create uniform layers to guarantee consistent cooking and balanced flavor in every bite.
- Customize Seasoning: Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary to elevate the dish’s complexity and personal taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg