Description
This creamy Breakfast Sausage Casserole with Hashbrowns is the ultimate morning comfort food. Made with seasoned sausage, fluffy eggs, shredded cheddar, and rich cream cheese, it’s a satisfying and easy bake that’s perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or weekend brunch. Hearty, customizable, and freezer-friendly, this casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
6 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: green onions or bell peppers for color and flavor
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
Cook sausage in a skillet until browned and crumbled, drain excess grease
Stir cream cheese into sausage until melted and well combined
In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper
In a large bowl, combine hashbrowns, cheddar, and sausage mixture
Pour egg mixture over everything and mix gently
Transfer to the baking dish and smooth the top
Bake for 40–45 minutes until set and golden brown
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Thaw hashbrowns fully to avoid excess moisture
Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture
Add smoked paprika or cayenne to sausage for extra flavor
Add extra cheese on top in final 10 minutes for crispier top
Let rest after baking to ensure clean slices
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8–10 servings