Crack Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Crack Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd at breakfast or brunch. Packed with savory meats, cheesy goodness, and a touch of ranch flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Meats
- 1 pound (450g) pork sausage
- 1 pound (450g) turkey 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
- Cook the Meats: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage and chopped turkey bacon together until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add the milk, eggs, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir the cooked meats, thawed hash browns, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Bake the Casserole: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch (23x33cm) baking dish. Pour the mixture into the dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 50–60 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled the night before and refrigerated. Simply bake it in the morning for a quick and easy breakfast.
- Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite meats, cheeses, or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 245mg
Keywords: Breakfast, Casserole, Eggs, Cheese, Hash Browns