Description
This Crack Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for brunch or holiday gatherings. With a combination of crispy bacon, spiced sausage, and creamy cheese, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
30 oz frozen shredded hash browns thawed
12 thick cut bacon strips cooked crispy and crumbled
1 lb breakfast sausage regular or spicy
12 large eggs room temperature preferred
8 oz cream cheese softened
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded melts better
1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 oz packet not dressing
4 green onions sliced both white and green parts
½ cup whole milk not skim or it’s too thin
1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground is best
2 tablespoons butter for greasing pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, crumbled bacon, and sausage. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, sliced green onions, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the hash brown and meat layer in the baking dish.
- Top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, make sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the hash browns as possible. You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or swapping out the cheese.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 255 mg
Keywords: Crack Breakfast Casserole, breakfast casserole, brunch recipes, cheesy breakfast bake, hearty breakfast