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Crack Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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This Crack Breakfast Casserole is a savory, hearty morning dish packed with sausage, bacon, and cheesy hash browns. It’s creamy and flavorful with a ranch seasoning twist, making it an irresistible crowd-pleaser perfect for brunch or family breakfasts.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 1 pound (450g) pork sausage
  • 1 pound (450g) bacon, chopped

Dairy

  • 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 & Others

  • 1 (30-ounce/850g) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and drained
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Cook the meat: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the pork sausage and chopped bacon together until they are browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat and set the meat aside.
  2. Prepare the creamy base: In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Then add the whole milk, eggs, ranch seasoning mix, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk everything together until fully combined.
  3. Combine ingredients: Stir the cooked sausage and bacon, thawed and drained shredded hash browns, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  4. Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish to prevent sticking. Pour the combined mixture evenly into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  5. Bake the casserole: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. After this time, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Rest and serve: Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after removing it from the oven to help it set. Slice into portions and serve warm for a comforting and filling breakfast.

Notes

  • Make sure to thoroughly drain the hash browns to avoid excess moisture in the casserole.
  • Feel free to substitute the pork sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
  • If preferred, you can swap cheddar cheese with a sharp or smoked cheese to vary the flavor.
  • This casserole can be assembled the night before and refrigerated; bake the next morning, adding a few extra minutes to baking time if baking straight from cold.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

Keywords: breakfast casserole, sausage and bacon casserole, cheesy breakfast bake, hash brown casserole, ranch seasoning breakfast, easy breakfast recipe

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