Rotel & Sausage Sheet Pan Breakfast Casserole

Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Sheet Pan Breakfast Casserole Recipe -an easy make-ahead breakfast recipe loaded with hash browns, sausage, Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, eggs, and cheese. Perfect for weekends, holidays, or feeding a crowd. A flavorful twist on the classic breakfast casserole!

Spicy Sausage Breakfast Casserole

This Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Sheet Pan Breakfast Casserole is comfort food at its finest. The crispy hash brown base gives every bite a satisfying crunch, while the savory sausage and cream cheese mixture melt together with the zesty kick of Rotel tomatoes and green chiles. The fluffy egg custard bakes up light and flavorful, tying it all together into one cheesy, hearty dish. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a breakfast that’s rich, satisfying, and bursting with flavor in every bite.

How to Make Sheet Pan Breakfast Casserole

This easy breakfast casserole is made with only a few simple ingredients. Grease a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place frozen hash brown patties on the prepared pan in an even layer and bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes. 

While the potatoes are baking, cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until it is no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Combine cooked sausage, cream cheese, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles in a medium bowl. Top the partially baked hash brown potatoes with crumbled sausage mixture and shredded cheddar cheese.

Whisk together eggs, sour cream, milk, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Pour the egg mixture over the hash browns. Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the eggs are set. Garnish with parsley.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• You can substitute turkey sausage for lower calories.
• Add your favorite veggies to the pan:
  • yellow onion
  • green onions
  • red bell peppers
  • spinach
  • mushrooms
• Try different cheeses! Substitute pepper Jack cheese or a Mexican cheese blend in place of the cheddar.

Storage Tips

• Can I make Breakfast Casserole ahead of time? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the pan with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge overnight and bake as directed the next morning. Perfect for busy weekday mornings or overnight guests.
• Can I freeze Sheet Pan Breakfast Casserole? Yes. Bake the hash brown patties and assemble the casserole. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and store in the freezer for up to four months.
  • When ready to bake, thaw in the fridge overnight and bake as directed.
• Can I freeze the casserole after baking? Yes. Bake the casserole and cool to room temperature. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and store in the freezer for up to four months.
  • When ready to bake, thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What to Serve with Rotel Sausage & Egg Casserole

This Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Sheet Pan Breakfast Casserole is packed with bold flavor, so you’ll want to round out the meal with some lighter, fresh sides. 

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