Such a hit that a restaurant owner asked me for the recipe at the party!

Sausage, Egg & Cream Cheese Hash is a hearty and delicious breakfast casserole that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week. This dish combines savory sausage, creamy eggs, rich cream cheese, and crispy hash browns, all topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Not only is it incredibly tasty, but it’s also easy to prepare, making it a favorite for busy mornings and special brunches alike.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. Cook Sausage
   • In a large skillet, cook 1 lb of breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
   • Break the sausage into crumbles as it cooks.
   • Remove from heat and drain any excess grease.
3. Prepare Layers
   • Spread 1 package (30 oz) of thawed hash browns evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
   • Top with the cooked sausage, ensuring an even layer.
4. Whisk Eggs and Milk
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, 1 cup of whole milk, salt, and pepper to taste until well combined.
5. Add Cream Cheese
   • Add 8 oz of softened cream cheese to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth and creamy.
6. Pour Over Layers
   • Pour the egg and cream cheese mixture evenly over the hash brown and sausage layers in the baking dish.
7. Add Cheese
   • Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole.
8. Bake
   • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish and Serve
   • Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
   • Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired, and serve warm.