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Crack Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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This Crack Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for brunch or a filling breakfast. It combines savory pork sausage, crispy bacon, creamy cheeses, fluffy eggs, and shredded hash browns seasoned with ranch, onion, and garlic powders. Baked until golden and bubbly, it offers a deliciously rich and satisfying start to your day that can easily be customized to suit dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Meat & Dairy

  • 1 pound Pork Sausage (Substitute with turkey sausage for a lighter version.)
  • 6 strips Bacon (Omit for a lighter dish or replace with a vegetarian sausage.)
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese (Ensure it’s softened for easier mixing.)
  • 1 cup Sour Cream (Can be substituted with Greek yogurt.)
  • 1 cup Whole Milk (Use non-dairy milk for lactose-free.)
  • 8 large Large Eggs
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Swap with pepper jack for a spicy kick.)

Produce & Frozen

  • 30 ounces Frozen Shredded Hash Browns (Ensure they are thawed and drained.)

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix (Opt for gluten-free blends.)
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (Adjust to taste.)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking your casserole evenly.
  2. Cook Sausage and Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork sausage until fully browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Remove the sausage and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the bacon strips until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
  3. Mix Creamy Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and whole milk. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated to create a creamy base.
  4. Add Eggs and Seasonings: Crack in the eggs, then add the ranch seasoning mix, onion powder, and garlic powder. Beat everything together until fully blended.
  5. Combine Cheese and Hash Browns: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, cooked sausage, crumbled bacon, and thawed, drained hash browns into the egg mixture. Stir gently to ensure even distribution without overmixing.
  6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish, spreading it out evenly for consistent cooking.
  7. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for about 10 minutes after baking to set. Cut into squares and serve warm for a deliciously filling breakfast.

Notes

  • You can substitute turkey sausage and omit bacon to make the dish lighter.
  • For a lactose-free version, use non-dairy milk and lactose-free sour cream.
  • Use gluten-free ranch seasoning if you have gluten sensitivities.
  • Ensure hash browns are fully thawed and drained to avoid a watery casserole.
  • Feel free to swap cheddar cheese for pepper jack for a spicy twist.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

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