Sausage Egg Cream Cheese (Printer-Friendly)

Savory blend of sausage, eggs, hash browns, and cream cheese baked to golden perfection.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 lb breakfast sausage
02 - 30 oz frozen shredded hash browns
03 - 8 large eggs
04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup milk

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/2 tsp onion powder

→ Garnish

11 - 2 green onions, chopped (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Brown breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, softened cream cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and fully blended.
04 - Add cooked sausage, shredded hash browns, and shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
05 - Pour mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading evenly to edges.
06 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is set and surface is golden brown.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, then serve.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to achieve a smooth mixture.
02 - Allow casserole to rest before slicing to maintain structure.