Sausage & Cream Cheese Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole (Ultra Creamy & Crowd-Pleasing)
This Sausage & Cream Cheese Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate comfort-food breakfast. Rich, cheesy, and packed with savory sausage, it’s perfect for weekend brunch, holidays, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. Best of all, it’s easy to assemble and bakes up golden and bubbly every time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Creamy texture thanks to softened cream cheese
- Hearty & filling with sausage, eggs, and potatoes
- Make-ahead friendly (great for busy mornings)
- Customizable: mild or spicy sausage, extra cheese, veggies
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 (26 oz) bag frozen hash browns, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup green onions, chopped (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cook the Sausage
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until fully browned and crumbled.
Drain excess grease and set aside.
2. Make the Creamy Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine:
- softened cream cheese
- shredded cheddar cheese
- milk
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt and black pepper
Mix until smooth and creamy. Soft cream cheese is key here—let it sit at room temperature for easy mixing.
3. Add the Hash Browns
Add the thawed hash browns to the bowl and stir until every piece is evenly coated with the cheese mixture.
4. Fold in Sausage
Gently fold in the cooked sausage so it’s evenly distributed throughout the casserole.
5. Add the Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs well. Pour them into the casserole mixture and stir until fully combined.
6. Assemble
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Transfer the mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly.
7. Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is fully set.
8. Rest & Serve
Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve warm.
Pro Tips & Variations
- Extra cheesy: Add ½ cup mozzarella or Colby Jack
- Spicy kick: Use hot sausage or add red pepper flakes
- Veggie boost: Mix in bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach
- Make ahead: Assemble the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers up to 4 days
- Freezer: Freeze portions up to 2 months
- Reheat: Oven at 325°F or microwave until hot