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Crack Breakfast Casserole

Irresistible Crack Breakfast Casserole for Busy Mornings

Enjoy this Crack Breakfast Casserole, a simple and versatile dish perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 1 pound Pork Sausage Substitute with turkey sausage for lighter option.
  • 4 slices Bacon Use tempeh bacon for vegetarian alternative.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Greek yogurt is a healthier twist.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Cottage cheese can be a lower-fat substitute.
  • 1 cup Milk Opt for almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 6 large Eggs No substitutes recommended.
  • 30 ounces Hash Browns Ensure they are gluten-free if necessary.
For the Cheese & Seasoning
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Experiment with mozzarella, pepper jack, or feta.
  • 1 packet Dry Ranch Seasoning Substitute with mixed dried herbs if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the pork sausage and chopped bacon until browned and crispy for about 8-10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream, blending until smooth. Gradually add milk, eggs, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Fold in the cooled sausage and bacon mixture, thawed hash browns, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the creamy egg mixture.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly into the greased baking dish and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  7. Allow the casserole to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize your cheese and add fresh veggies for more nutrition.

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