A hearty, cheesy breakfast casserole loaded with savory sausage, creamy hashbrowns, and a golden, crispy top. Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or meal prepping for the week!
Servings & Timing:
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Yield: 8 servings
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Dietary Badges: High-Protein, Family-Friendly
Ingredients:
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Breakfast sausage (bulk or casings removed)
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Frozen hashbrowns
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Cream cheese, softened
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Eggs
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Milk
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Shredded cheddar cheese
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Salt and pepper
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, frozen hashbrowns, softened cream cheese, eggs, milk, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
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Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
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Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Additional Notes:
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To lighten it up: You can swap in turkey sausage and reduced-fat cream cheese and cheddar for fewer WW points.
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Make-ahead tip: Assemble the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake fresh in the morning.
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Freezer-friendly: Freeze leftovers in individual portions for up to 2 months.
W-W Points:
12 Points per serving (based on standard ingredients: pork sausage, full-fat cream cheese, whole milk, and regular cheddar cheese. Using turkey sausage and reduced-fat dairy can reduce this to about 8–9 Points).