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Crack Breakfast Casserole

A hearty and delicious breakfast casserole combining savory meats, creamy cheeses, and flavorful seasonings, perfect for gatherings or weekend brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meats
  • 1 pound pork sausage Sliced or crumbled
  • 1 pound bacon, chopped Chopped
Dairy and Eggs
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup for mixing and 1 cup for topping
Vegetables and Starch
  • 1 30-ounce bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and drained
Seasonings
  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix 1 ounce
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage and chopped bacon together until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir the cooked meats, thawed hash browns, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture until evenly incorporated.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch (23x33cm) baking dish.
  2. Pour the mixture into the dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. Cover the dish with aluminum 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.
Serving
  1. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Notes

This dish is ideal for brunch gatherings or a comforting family breakfast. For more flavor, add diced bell peppers or onions to the meat mixture. You can prepare it the night before and bake in the morning for a quick breakfast. For a lighter version, consider using turkey sausage and reduced-fat cheese.