Description
Wake up to the ultimate Crack Breakfast Casserole, a cheesy, hearty, and savory dish that’s perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or holiday gatherings. Packed with crispy bacon, flavorful sausage, melty cheese, and golden hash browns, this easy breakfast recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s also incredibly simple to make and can be prepped ahead for a stress-free meal. Whether you’re feeding a family or meal-prepping for the week, this delicious breakfast casserole will keep you satisfied and coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
- 3 cups frozen hash browns or tater tots
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then drain on paper towels. In the same pan, cook the sausage until browned, then drain excess grease.
- Layer the base by spreading the hash browns or tater tots evenly in the baking dish.
- Add the meat by sprinkling the cooked sausage and crumbled bacon over the hash browns.
- Top with cheese, spreading the shredded cheddar evenly over the meat.
- Prepare the egg mixture by whisking together eggs, milk, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole, ensuring all ingredients are covered.
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with green onions and serve warm. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes