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A close-up shot of a baked Crack Breakfast Casserole, showing the crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Crack Breakfast Casserole


  • Author: Alicia Cruz
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying breakfast casserole with sausage, bacon, and a creamy, cheesy filling.

 


Ingredients

Scale
  • Meats:
    • 1 pound (450g) pork sausage
    • 1 pound (450g) bacon, chopped
  • Dairy & Eggs:
    • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup (120g) sour cream
    • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
    • 8 large eggs
    • 2 cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • Vegetables & Starch:
    • 1 (30-ounce/850g) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and drained
  • Seasonings:
    • 1 (1-ounce/28g) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook the pork sausage until browned. Drain grease.
  • In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cooked sausage, and half of the crispy bacon.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and whole milk until smooth.
  • Whisk in the eggs, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, and all the seasonings.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the hash brown mixture. Stir until well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and bacon.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the middle. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • For a lump-free filling, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature.
  • Draining the thawed hash browns is key to preventing a watery casserole.
  • You can assemble this the night before and bake it in the morning.
  • Feel free to add some chopped bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 1000mg
  • Fat: 45g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

Keywords: Crack Breakfast Casserole