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Crack Breakfast Casserole

Crack Breakfast Casserole: Your New Favorite Brunch Boost

Crack Breakfast Casserole is a customizable crowd-pleaser that elevates any morning into a festive occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Pork Sausage can substitute with turkey sausage for a lighter version
  • 8 slices Bacon can omit for a lighter dish or replace with vegetarian sausage
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened for easier mixing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk can use non-dairy milk for lactose-free version
  • 8 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese can substitute with pepper jack for spice
  • 30 ounces Frozen Shredded Hash Browns thawed and drained
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix opt for gluten-free blends if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust according to preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust based on spice tolerance
Optional Veggies
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers choose favorite varieties
  • 1 cup Spinach use fresh or well-drained thawed frozen spinach
  • 1 cup Mushrooms sautéed beforehand for enhanced flavor

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crack Breakfast Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the pork sausage and bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, then drain excess fat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in milk, eggs, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Incorporate cooked meats, thawed hash browns, and one cup of shredded cheddar into the creamy mixture.
  5. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are bubbly.
  7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes for a golden cheese layer.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This casserole is perfect for meal prep and customizable for various dietary preferences.

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