Description
A comforting and indulgent casserole combining savory sausage, creamy eggs, and crispy hashbrowns, perfect for family gatherings or cozy brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen hashbrowns
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh chives or parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: paprika or red pepper flakes, for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Add onions and garlic in the last few minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, cream cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Layer the frozen hashbrowns in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Add the cooked sausage mixture on top of the hashbrowns and stir to combine.
- Combine the egg and cream cheese mixture over the layers, then top with shredded cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a lighter version, opt for reduced-fat cream cheese and turkey sausage. This dish can also be prepared in advance and frozen for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, breakfast, easy recipe, family meals