Sausage & Cream Cheese Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound of breakfast sausage
• 1 (30-ounce) bag of frozen hash browns (shredded)
• 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions, chopped (optional for topping)
• Additional cheese (optional for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the breakfast sausage. Cook until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary and set aside.
3. Prepare the Casserole Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, softened cream cheese, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well until evenly coated.
4. Make the Egg Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
5. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked sausage to the hash brown mixture and then pour in the egg mixture. Stir gently until everything is combined.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth it out evenly.
7. Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the egg is fully set.
8. Add Toppings: If desired, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking. Consider adding chopped green onions.
9. Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5-10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm.

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