Description
This Ultimate Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Hashbrowns is a hearty, savory dish perfect for feeding a crowd. Packed with flavorful pork sausage, crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and tender hashbrowns, this casserole combines delicious textures and tastes into one easy-to-make baked breakfast centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1 pound bacon, chopped
Dairy & Eggs
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Seasonings
- 1 package dry ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Other
- 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen hashbrowns, thawed and drained of excess water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13x2 inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cook the Meats: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the pork sausage and chopped bacon together until fully cooked with no pink remaining. Drain off any excess fat and set the cooked meats aside.
- Make Creamy Base: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the room temperature cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy. This will serve as the rich base for the casserole.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Seasonings: Add the whole milk, eggs, dry ranch seasoning mix, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Combine Everything: Stir the cooked sausage and bacon, thawed and drained hashbrowns, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the egg and cream cheese mixture. Mix gently but evenly to incorporate all ingredients.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the combined casserole mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes.
- Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese topping is bubbly and golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm to enjoy the delicious blend of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Ensure hashbrowns are fully thawed and excess water is drained to avoid a soggy casserole.
- You can substitute ranch seasoning mix with your favorite dry seasoning blend if desired.
- Letting the casserole rest before serving helps it set and makes slicing easier.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated thoroughly before serving.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings using two baking dishes.
