Crack Breakfast Casserole
This Crack Breakfast Casserole is a rich, cheesy, and satisfying dish made with sausage, bacon, eggs, and hash browns. Perfect for meal prep, brunch gatherings, or busy mornings when you need something hearty and delicious.
Equipment
- Skillet For cooking sausage and bacon
- Mixing bowl For egg mixture
- 9x13-inch baking dish For baking casserole
- Whisk For mixing eggs and dairy
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1 pound bacon, chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 30 ounce bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and drained
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the sausage and chopped bacon in a skillet over medium high heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Then whisk in milk, eggs, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Fold in the cooked meat, hash browns, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling. Let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
Assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate overnight for easy baking the next day. You can also add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.