Description
This Rotel Sausage Cream Cheese Hash Brown Patty Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a weekend brunch or a special breakfast. Combining crispy hash brown patties, savory sausage, creamy cheese, and spicy Rotel tomatoes, this casserole is baked to perfection and sure to satisfy any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 frozen hash brown patties
- 1½ lb sausage
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Hash Browns: Place the frozen hash brown patties evenly on the bottom of the baking dish. Overlap them slightly if necessary to cover the entire base.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until it is browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease to avoid a greasy casserole.
- Combine Sausage and Cream Cheese: Transfer the cooked sausage to a bowl and mix in the softened cream cheese until fully combined and creamy.
- Assemble Sausage Layer: Spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture evenly over the hash brown patties in the baking dish. Then, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, followed by the drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the assembled casserole layers in the baking dish.
- Bake Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the sausage well to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Creme cheese should be softened for easier mixing with sausage.
- Check the casserole near the end of baking to avoid overcooking the eggs.
- You can add chopped onions or bell peppers to the sausage mixture for extra flavor.
- Serve warm with a side of fresh fruit or toast for a complete breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
