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Rotel Sausage Cream Cheese Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

A hearty and spicy breakfast casserole that's perfect for feeding a crowd, combining sausage, cheese, and hash browns for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound hot breakfast sausage Use hot for spiciness or mild for less heat.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained Drain to prevent soggy casserole.
  • 20 ounces frozen shredded hash browns, thawed Thaw completely for even cooking.
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Use generously on top.
Spices
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it fully preheat.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart until fully cooked and golden brown.
  3. Transfer the cooked sausage to a large mixing bowl and let it cool slightly.
  4. Mix in softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the drained Rotel tomatoes and mix until combined.
  5. Grease a 9x13 baking dish thoroughly. Spread the thawed hash browns evenly across the bottom.
  6. Layer the sausage and cream cheese mixture over the hash browns, spreading it evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage mixture.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until frothy.
  9. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole layers, ensuring it seeps into all corners.
  10. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  11. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For a flavorful twist, feel free to swap hot sausage for mild or include diced jalapeños for a spicier kick. You can also assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate it for an easy morning bake.