Crack Breakfast Casserole
This indulgent Crack Breakfast Casserole features layers of sausage, bacon, creamy cheese, and flavorful ranch seasoning, all with crispy hash browns, making it the ultimate brunch dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) pork sausage
- 1 pound (450g) bacon, chopped
- 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
- 1 (30-ounce/850g) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and drained
- 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
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the pork sausage and chopped bacon until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- Add the milk, eggs, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well.
- Stir in the cooked sausage, bacon, thawed hash browns, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until all the ingredients are combined.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
For added flavor, you can mix in different cheeses or vegetables. This dish can be prepared the night before.
Find it online: https://breakfastrecip.com/crack-breakfast-casserole-4/