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Crack breakfast casserole

Crack breakfast Casserole

Crack Breakfast Casserole is a hearty baked breakfast made with eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning. It cooks in one dish and works well for make-ahead mornings or family brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • 1 pound bacon chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 30-ounce bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and drained
  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain excess grease.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Add cooked sausage, bacon, hash browns, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir gently.
  5. Grease a baking dish and spread the mixture evenly.
  6. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45–50 minutes until the center sets and the top turns golden.
  8. Rest the casserole for 5 minutes before slicing.
My Tip: I press excess water from the hash browns using a clean towel. This keeps the casserole firm.

    Notes

    • ✅ Drain bacon grease well.
    • ✅ Use softened cream cheese for easy mixing.
    • ✅ Press moisture from hash browns.
    • ✅ Let the casserole rest before slicing.