Sausage Egg Cream Cheese (Printer-Friendly Version)
Hearty bake with sausage, eggs, cream cheese, hash browns, and cheddar, seasoned and baked until golden and creamy.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Meats
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1 lb breakfast sausage
→ Vegetables
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30 oz frozen shredded hash browns
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2 green onions, chopped
→ Dairy
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup milk
→ Eggs
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8 large eggs
→ Seasonings
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat in a skillet, breaking it up with a spatula until fully browned but not crisp. Drain excess fat.
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, softened cream cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and uniform.
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Fold cooked sausage, frozen hash browns, and shredded cheddar into the egg mixture gently to avoid mashing the potatoes.
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Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly. Pour the mixture into the dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 40 to 45 minutes, until the center is firm and the top is golden brown.
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Let the dish rest for 5 minutes to firm up before slicing. Sprinkle chopped green onions on top and serve warm.
# Helpful Hints:
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Softening cream cheese properly ensures a smooth custard base without lumps.
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Allowing the bake to rest before slicing helps maintain clean, firm portions.
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Using frozen hash browns reduces moisture; to improve texture, briefly toast them before mixing.