Sausage Egg Cream Cheese (Printer-Friendly)
A rich breakfast bake with sausage, eggs, cream cheese, hash browns, and cheddar cheese.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
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1 pound breakfast sausage
→ Vegetables
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2 large green onions, chopped
→ Dairy
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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½ cup milk
→ Eggs
06 -
8 large eggs
→ Potatoes
07 -
30 ounces frozen shredded hash browns
→ Spices and Seasonings
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned but not overly crisp. Drain excess fat to prevent greasiness.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, softened cream cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and well combined.
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Add the cooked sausage, frozen hash browns, and shredded cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Stir gently until evenly incorporated without over-mixing.
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Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish thoroughly. Pour the mixture into the dish and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula.
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Place the dish in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is firm and the top is golden brown.
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Allow to cool for 5 minutes to firm up before slicing. Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top and serve warm.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Softening the cream cheese beforehand ensures a smooth custard base without lumps.
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Allow the bake to rest before slicing to maintain neat, firm portions.
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Toast the hash browns briefly before mixing to reduce excess moisture and improve texture.