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Crack Breakfast Casserole

Crack Breakfast Casserole: Your New Morning Comfort Food

This Crack Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and flexible breakfast option that impresses with savory meats, creamy cheese, and crispy hash browns.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meats
  • 1 pound Pork Sausage can substitute with turkey sausage
  • 6 slices Bacon alternatives include pancetta or turkey bacon
Base
  • 4 cups Hash Browns ensure they are gluten-free if needed
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese use Neufchâtel for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a healthier substitute
Egg Mixture
  • 1 cup Milk can be replaced with almond or oat milk
  • 8 large Eggs substitute with egg replacer for a vegan version
Flavor
  • 1 packet Dry Ranch Seasoning homemade ranch seasoning can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder fresh diced onions can also be used
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic can replace it in a pinch
  • Salt and Pepper essential for seasoning to taste
Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese mix with other cheeses for variation

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

Cook Meats
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the pork sausage and bacon until crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to crumble the sausage while cooking. Once cooked, drain excess fat and transfer the meats to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any remaining grease.
Mix Eggs and Cream
  1. In a spacious mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the milk, eggs, dry ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Gently fold the cooked sausage and bacon into the creamy egg mixture. Next, stir in the hash browns and shredded cheddar cheese until everything is evenly coated.
Prepare Baking Dish
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Pour the breakfast casserole mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are bubbly. After this initial bake, remove the foil and sprinkle an additional cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top. Bake for another 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Rest and Serve
  1. Once baked, remove the Crack Breakfast Casserole from the oven and let it rest for about 5-10 minutes to cool slightly. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prepare the casserole the night before for even better flavor. Drain excess fat from the meats to keep the dish light. Consider adding fresh veggies for extra nutrition.

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