Description
Hearty crack breakfast casserole brings morning magic to hungry tables with irresistible layers of cheesy goodness. Comfort meets convenience in this crowd-pleasing dish you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 6 large eggs
- 1 (32 ounces/907 grams) package frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cheddar cheese, shredded
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by coating with non-stick spray and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine cooked sausage and softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blending the ingredients until smooth and uniform.
- Create an egg base by whisking eggs, milk, cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until well incorporated.
- Incorporate thawed hash browns and chopped green onions into the egg mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently fold the sausage-cream cheese blend into the egg and potato mixture, maintaining a light touch to preserve texture.
- Transfer the complete mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to create a consistent layer.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until the top turns golden brown and the center sets firmly.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, which helps stabilize the structure and makes slicing easier.
- Cut into desired portions and serve warm, enjoying the rich, hearty breakfast dish.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping pork sausage with turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or vegetarian sausage crumbles for different dietary needs.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time by cooking sausage and chopping onions the night before to streamline morning cooking.
- Make it low-carb by replacing hash browns with cauliflower rice or diced zucchini for a lighter breakfast option.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding optional mix-ins like diced bell peppers, jalapeños, or fresh herbs like chives for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 439 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 682 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 247 mg