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Crack Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Angela
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crack Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and flavorful baked dish perfect for a family brunch or special breakfast. Loaded with savory sausage, crispy bacon, two kinds of cheese, and tender hash browns all enveloped in a seasoned egg mixture, this casserole is easy to prepare and guaranteed to satisfy. With a golden cheesy top and fresh chive garnish, it combines classic breakfast flavors into one comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 8 slices of bacon

Cheeses & Dairy

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 1/4 cup chives, chopped
  • 1 package (30 oz) frozen shredded hash browns

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain off any excess fat and set the sausage aside.
  3. Cook bacon: Using the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove it from the pan, allow to cool, then crumble. Set aside the bacon crumbles.
  4. Mix egg base: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is thoroughly combined and smooth.
  5. Layer hash browns: Spread the frozen shredded hash browns evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform base layer.
  6. Add meats: Evenly layer the cooked sausage and crumbled bacon over the hash browns.
  7. Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese evenly over the sausage and bacon layers.
  8. Pour egg mixture: Carefully pour the seasoned egg and milk mixture over the entire casserole, ensuring it covers all ingredients.
  9. Add chives: Sprinkle the chopped fresh chives evenly across the top of the casserole for a mild onion flavor and color contrast.
  10. Bake covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes to allow the casserole to set and cook through gently.
  11. Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is fully set in the center.
  12. Rest and serve: Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes after baking to firm up for easier slicing. Then cut into portions and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a milder flavor, substitute turkey sausage and turkey bacon.
  • Make sure to drain excess fat from sausage to avoid a greasy casserole.
  • Use fresh chives for the best flavor, but green onions can be used as a substitute.
  • This casserole can be made a day ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add extra baking time if baking straight from cold.
  • Leftovers store well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

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