Go Back
Delicious Crack Breakfast Casserole ready to be served.

Crack Breakfast Casserole

This creamy, cheesy casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd, made with sausage, hash browns, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning. A comforting dish that's customizable and great for brunch or holiday mornings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meats
  • 1 pound pork sausage (or turkey or vegetarian sausage)
  • 6 slices bacon (or 6 oz diced ham or turkey bacon)
Dairy
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (or unsweetened non-dairy milk)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings
  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Carbohydrates
  • 20 oz frozen shredded hash browns Thaw and squeeze-dry for less liquid if a denser texture is desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium. Cook the sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  3. In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Chop and reserve half for stirring into the casserole and half for the top.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, milk, ranch mix, onion powder, and garlic powder. Whisk until well combined and silky.
  5. Fold in the frozen hash browns and half of the shredded cheddar. Add the cooked sausage and half the bacon; stir to distribute evenly.
Baking
  1. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top, then scatter the reserved bacon.
  2. Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden and bubbling.
  3. Let the casserole rest 10–15 minutes before slicing to help it firm up for clean squares.

Notes

This casserole is make-ahead friendly and can be customized. If using raw diced ham instead of bacon, briefly brown it to develop flavor. To reduce saturated fat, swap turkey sausage and bacon, and use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.