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Golden bubbly crack breakfast casserole with melted cheese, hash browns, bacon and sausage in white baking dish

Easy Crack Breakfast Casserole: The Addictive Recipe Everyone’s Raving About

  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Crack Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast solution — loaded with crispy hash browns, savory sausage and bacon, creamy cheese, and ranch seasoning. It’s comforting, protein-packed, and perfect for busy mornings or brunch gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) pork breakfast sausage
  • 1 lb (450g) bacon, chopped
  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (30 oz / 850g) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and drained
  • 1 (1 oz / 28g) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt and pepper to taste
  • Substitutions:
  • Turkey bacon or turkey sausage for lighter version
  • Greek yogurt for sour cream
  • 2% milk or almond milk for lower fat
  • Pepper jack or Mexican blend cheese for variation

Instructions

  1. Cook sausage and bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add milk, eggs, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Fold in cooked meats, thawed hash browns, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Mix gently to combine.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour mixture into dish and spread evenly. Top with remaining cheese.
  5. Cover with foil and bake 50–60 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 8–10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  6. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving for clean cuts and perfect texture.

Notes

This casserole can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning. For best texture, always thaw and drain hash browns completely and allow the casserole to rest before cutting.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Oven-Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg

Keywords: breakfast casserole, make-ahead breakfast, crack casserole, cheesy eggs, hash browns

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