Cheesy Sausage & Egg Hashbrown (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or your preference)
02 - 1 package (30 oz) frozen hashbrowns, thawed
03 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
04 - 8 large eggs
05 - 1 cup milk
06 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup chopped green onions

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1 tsp onion powder
10 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For Preparation

11 - Cooking spray

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
04 - Add the thawed hashbrowns, cooked sausage, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, and half of the green onions to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
05 - Pour the hashbrown mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
06 - In another bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Pour the egg mixture over the hashbrown layer, ensuring even distribution.
07 - Sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
08 - Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the eggs are set in the center.
09 - Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with the remaining chopped green onions before serving.

# Notes:

01 - This casserole can be prepared the night before and refrigerated, then baked in the morning.
02 - Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.