Description
Packed with hearty flavors, crack breakfast casserole delivers a mouthwatering morning experience that satisfies serious breakfast cravings. Crispy edges, creamy center, and irresistible blend of cheese and bacon make this dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (450g) pork sausage
- 1 pound (450g) bacon, chopped
- 8 large eggs
Dairy and Cheese:
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120g) sour cream
- 2 cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 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
- 1 (30-ounce/850g) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and drained
Instructions
- Sizzle the protein medley in a spacious skillet over medium-high flame, combining sausage and bacon until thoroughly rendered and crisp. Eliminate excess grease by draining, then set the meat mixture aside.
- Craft a silky egg base by whipping softened cream cheese and sour cream into a velvety consistency using an electric mixer. Incorporate whole milk, eggs, ranch seasoning, onion and garlic powders, plus salt and pepper, blending until uniformly smooth.
- Integrate the protein components with thawed hash browns and a portion of cheddar cheese into the creamy egg foundation, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Calibrate the oven to 350F (175C). Generously coat a rectangular baking vessel with cooking spray. Transfer the assembled mixture, spreading it evenly across the dish’s surface. Crown the creation with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Shield the casserole with aluminum foil, then nestle into the preheated oven. Bake for approximately one hour, removing the foil during the final ten minutes to allow the cheese to transform into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Extract the casserole from the oven and permit a brief resting period. Slice into generous portions, presenting a hearty breakfast feast ready to delight hungry diners.
Notes
- Swap meats easily by using turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives for a lighter protein option that maintains delicious flavor profiles.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting ranch seasoning or adding red pepper flakes for those who enjoy extra heat in their breakfast dishes.
- Prepare this casserole ahead of time by assembling the night before and refrigerating, then baking fresh in the morning for a stress-free breakfast experience.
- Consider using gluten-free hash browns and checking seasoning mix ingredients to make this recipe completely gluten-free for sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1040mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg