Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Breakfast sausage | 1 lb |
| Frozen shredded hash browns (thawed) | 1 package (30 oz) |
| Large eggs | 8 |
| Whole milk | 1 cup |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
| Cream cheese (softened) | 8 oz |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 1 cup |
| Shredded mozzarella cheese | 1 cup |
| Green onions (optional) | For garnish |
Instructions:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add Cream Cheese
- Add 8 oz of softened cream cheese to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth and creamy
- Pour Over Layers
- Pour the egg and cream cheese mixture evenly over the hash brown and sausage layers in the baking dish.
- Add Cheese
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole.
- 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.
- 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
