Perfect Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole Recipe
Make the perfect sausage cream cheese casserole with this easy, flavorful recipe! A creamy, savory dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 1 pound sausage pork, turkey, or chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen hash browns or diced potatoes optional
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced (optional)
- ½ cup mushrooms chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or oregano optional
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a casserole dish.
- In a skillet, cook and crumble the sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, and seasonings.
- Add sausage mixture, vegetables (if using), and half the cheese. Mix well.
- Pour mixture into the casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Total Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg