Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the sausage:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spatula until it’s browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Mix sausage and cream cheese:
- In the skillet with the cooked sausage, add the softened cream cheese. Stir together until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated with the sausage.
- Prepare the hash browns:
- Spread the thawed hash browns evenly over the bottom of the greased baking dish. Season with a little salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Layer sausage mixture:
- Spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture over the top of the hash browns in an even layer.
- Prepare the egg mixture:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined. Season with a little more salt and pepper if desired.
- Assemble the casserole:
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and hash browns. Then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake:
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is set in the center.
- Serve:
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Tips:
- You can add veggies like bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For a spicy twist, use spicy sausage or add diced jalapeños to the casserole.
This Sausage, Egg & Cream Cheese Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor—a perfect crowd-pleaser! Enjoy it with a side of fruit or toast for a complete breakfast.