Rotel Sausage Cream Cheese Hashbrown Patty Breakfast Casserole Recipe – the best way to start the day! Frozen hash brown patties, sausage, cream cheese, Rotel, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, onion powder, and garlic powder. Can make it in advance and refrigerate or freeze for later. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy weekend morning, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

The Rotel Sausage Cream Cheese Hash Brown Patty Breakfast Casserole combines all of our favorite flavors into a single, delicious dish. A crispy hash brown patty crust, topped with sausage, cream cheese, zesty Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, and melty cheddar cheese. But what truly makes this dish shine is the velvety mixture of eggs, milk, and an array of seasonings. This creamy custard bathes the casserole, infusing each bite with a burst of flavor that’s as comforting as it is delicious. It’s the ultimate breakfast comfort food, perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy morning treat that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

assembling a breakfast casserole with hash brown patties

How to Make Hash Brown Casserole

This recipe is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Place frozen hash brown potato patties in the bottom of a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. In a bowl, combine cooked sausage and cream cheese. Stir to combine. Sprinkle the sausage mixture over hashbrowns. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles.

Whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl—season with salt and black pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage mixture. Bake uncovered in a preheated oven until the eggs are set. Garnish with parsley or green onions.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

I use Jimmy Dean pork sausage. Any brand of breakfast sausage will work great.
- Can substitute turkey sausage.
There is no need to thaw or pre-cook the frozen hash browns before adding them to the pan.
You can use any cheese that you enjoy. I use sharp cheddar cheese. Colby-Jack, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, and gouda all taste great.
To reduce the fat, calories, and cholesterol in the dish, substitute 2 cups of egg beaters for eggs.
Variations/Additions:
- onions
- green bell peppers
- red bell pepper
- mushrooms
- spinach
Can Sausage Hash Brown Patty Breakfast Casserole be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the casserole and store it in the fridge until you are ready to bake.
Can Sausage Hash Brown Patty Breakfast Casserole be frozen? Yes! Assemble the casserole. Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and place in the freezer. When ready to bake, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave.

cutting into a piece of hash brown patty breakfast casserole

What to Serve with Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

This casserole is a favorite at our house. I love the hash brown patty crust. It is just the right amount of potatoes for me. We love this dish at breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and especially Christmas morning. To balance the richness and heartiness of the casserole, consider pairing it with a fresh fruit salad or a bowl of mixed berries, providing a refreshing contrast to the savory flavors. A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette can also offer a crisp and invigorating side that complements the casserole’s richness. For those who enjoy a touch of spice, some fresh salsa or a dollop of sour cream can add a zesty kick to each bite. Warm biscuits or homemade cinnamon rolls make excellent accompaniments. No matter what you serve alongside this dish, it is sure to earn a spot on your menu!

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Rotel Sausage Cream Cheese Hash Brown Patty Breakfast Casserole

Author: Plain Chicken

Yield: people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Rotel Sausage Cream Cheese Hash Brown Patty Breakfast Casserole Recipe – the best way to start the day! Frozen hash brown patties, sausage, cream cheese, Rotel, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, onion powder, and garlic powder. Can make it in advance and refrigerate or freeze for later. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy weekend morning, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Equipment:

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
8 large eggs
½ cup milk
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Place frozen hash brown patties in the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping if necessary.
In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
In a bowl, combine cooked sausage and cream cheese. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle sausage mixture over hash brown patties. Top with shredded cheese and Rotel.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pour egg mixture over the casserole.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the eggs are set.

Notes:

I use Jimmy Dean pork sausage. Any brand of breakfast sausage will work great.
- Can substitute turkey sausage.
There is no need to thaw or pre-cook the frozen hash browns before adding them to the pan.
You can use any cheese that you enjoy. I use sharp cheddar cheese. Colby-Jack, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, and gouda all taste great.
To reduce the fat, calories, and cholesterol in the dish, substitute 2 cups of egg beaters for eggs.
Variations/Additions:
- onions
- green bell peppers
- red bell pepper
- mushrooms
- spinach
Can Sausage Hash Brown Patty Breakfast Casserole be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the casserole and store it in the fridge until you are ready to bake.
Can Sausage Hash Brown Patty Breakfast Casserole be frozen? Yes! Assemble the casserole. Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and place in the freezer. When ready to bake, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Steph