Sausage, Egg, and Cream Cheese Hashbrown Casserole

Introduction

Bringing comfort and convenience to your breakfast table, this Sausage, Egg, and Cream Cheese Hashbrown Casserole delivers satisfying flavors in every forkful. It’s the perfect brunch or make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings, family gatherings, or weekend feasts—hearty enough to please a crowd and simple enough to prepare with minimal effort.

Why Make Sausage, Egg, and Cream Cheese Hashbrown Casserole?

This casserole stands out for its creamy, cheesy texture, deeply savory sausage, and perfectly cooked eggs all layered on a golden-crisp bed of hash browns. The blend of flavors creates a rich, comforting bite that’s both filling and delicious. It’s ideal for meal planning, as it reheats beautifully and offers a complete meal in one pan.

The Secret to a Creamy, Flavorful Casserole

Cream cheese is the key to a luxuriously smooth egg mixture, ensuring each bite is soft and luscious. Brown and season the sausage first so its flavor infuses the dish, while the hash browns provide a satisfying, slightly crispy foundation. Mixing everything together and baking brings out a perfectly melty, golden top that’s impossible to resist.

How to Assemble Your Hashbrown Casserole

Spread the hash browns for a crisp base, layer on the savory sausage and smooth cream cheese, then pour over a seasoned egg mixture. Generous handfuls of shredded cheese melt and brown on top. Bake until puffy and golden for a comforting casserole that’s ready to slice and serve.

Serving Suggestions

Garnish slices with fresh chives or green onions for a burst of color and flavor. Serve alongside a sharp fruit salad, crisp green salad, or toasted bread. It’s excellent for breakfast, brunch, or even as a hearty dinner option.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields 8 hearty servings. Each serving contains approximately 350–400 calories, depending on the sausage and cheese used. This casserole provides plenty of protein from the eggs and sausage, and is a satisfying start to your day.

Sausage, Egg, and Cream Cheese Hashbrown Casserole (Recap)

This recipe is a breakfast classic—creamy, cheesy, filling, and loaded with hearty flavor. It’s sure to become a regular request for its ease and crowd-pleasing results.

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread the thawed hash browns evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
4. Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the hash browns.
5. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs and whisk until well combined. Stir in milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash browns and sausage.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is golden brown. Let stand for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chives or green onions, if desired.

Weekly Meal Planning

This recipe is a game-changer for weekly breakfast prep—it reheats beautifully and stays flavorful all week. Save and schedule this recipe to plan your breakfasts and seamlessly generate smart shopping lists that consolidate all needed ingredients.

Planning Benefits:

• Automatically totals ingredient quantities across multiple recipes
• Organizes shopping lists by grocery store sections for efficient shopping
• Prevents duplicate purchases and forgotten ingredients
• Streamlines weekly meal prep so you can prep once and enjoy breakfast all week

Pro tip: If you’re prepping several breakfast recipes, schedule all your meals to calculate exactly how many eggs or how much cheese you’ll need across recipes—saving you time, money, and extra trips to the store!

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour