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Crack Breakfast Casserole

Irresistible Crack Breakfast Casserole for Easy Mornings

This Crack Breakfast Casserole is a flexible, crowd-pleasing dish made with fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, and cheesy goodness for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 package Frozen Shredded Hash Browns Fresh potatoes can be used if prepped finely
  • 8 Large Eggs Farm-fresh eggs enhance flavor
For the Meat
  • 1 pound Beef Breakfast Sausage Substitute with crumbled bacon or diced ham for variety
  • 6 slices Bacon Opt for turkey bacon for a lighter option
For the Creamy Mix
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ricotta is a great lighter alternative
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt works well for a healthier twist
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Low-fat milk or almond milk can be used instead
For the Flavoring
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix Homemade ranch seasoning can be crafted from herbs and spices
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Essential ingredient
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Texture and Color
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Swap for Gruyere or Monterey Jack for a twist
  • 1 cup Diced Bell Peppers Any preferred vegetables can be used as substitutes
  • 1 cup Fresh or Thawed Spinach Kale or Swiss chard can be excellent substitutes

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thaw frozen shredded hash browns, then preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook Meat & Veggies
  1. In a large skillet, brown beef breakfast sausage and diced bacon for 8-10 minutes; drain excess grease. Stir in diced bell peppers and spinach, sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Hash Brown Base
  1. Press thawed hash browns into the bottom of the greased baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
Egg Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Layer Casserole
  1. Layer cooked sausage and bacon, sautéed veggies, and shredded cheddar cheese over hash browns.
Pour & Top
  1. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the layers and sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Bake
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 25-35 minutes until the center is set and top is golden.
Rest & Serve
  1. Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs for added freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the recipe by swapping out meats and cheeses based on preference.

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