Description
A hearty and creamy sausage cream cheese casserole perfect for breakfast or brunch, featuring savory cooked sausage, creamy cheese layers, and a biscuit or hashbrown base baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Layer
- 1 lb (450g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 (10 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough (or 4 cups frozen hashbrowns)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 tbsp butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking and aid browning.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until it is browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small crumbles. Drain any excess grease and set the cooked sausage aside.
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with milk, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley (if using), salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy. A hand mixer or whisk works well here.
- Assemble the Base: If using biscuit dough, tear it into small pieces and spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. If using hashbrowns, spread them evenly as the base layer instead.
- Layer the Sausage: Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the biscuit dough or hashbrowns layer.
- Add the Cream Cheese Mixture: Pour the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over the sausage, spreading gently to cover the layer.
- Add Eggs and Cheese: Crack the 6 eggs evenly over the casserole, aiming for an even distribution. Then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and, if desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the biscuit dough with frozen hashbrowns as an alternative base.
- If preferred, adjust spices like garlic or onion powder according to your taste preferences.
- For a richer flavor, don’t skip the optional Parmesan cheese topping.
- Ensure the eggs are fully set before removing from the oven to avoid runny portions.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking; increase baking time slightly if baking from cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
