Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, brown the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain off any excess grease and set the sausage aside.1 pound breakfast sausage
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Stir in the salt and black pepper.1 8 ounce package cream cheese, 1 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add the beaten eggs and about half of the shredded cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture. Stir gently to combine.6 large eggs, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Add the cooked sausage and the well-drained hashbrown potatoes to the cream cheese mixture. Gently fold everything together until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.1 pound breakfast sausage, 1 32 ounce package frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes
- Pour the entire mixture into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil (this helps prevent the top from browning too quickly). Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the cheese is melted and golden brown. You should see the edges bubbling.
- Let the sausage egg cream cheese hashbrown casserole rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows it to fully set and makes it easier to portion. Garnish with optional chopped chives or green onions if desired.Optional toppings: chopped chives, diced green onions, a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Freeze for up to 2-3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-25 minutes (from refrigerated) or 300°F (150°C) for 45-60 minutes (from frozen).
