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Crack Breakfast Casserole

Delicious Crack Breakfast Casserole to Start Your Day Right

This Crack Breakfast Casserole combines savory sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and creamy eggs atop crispy hash browns for a satisfying breakfast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Breakfast Sausage Can be replaced with turkey sausage or a vegetarian option
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese May substitute with Greek yogurt for a lower-fat option
  • 6 large Eggs Use large eggs for best results
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese May substitute with mozzarella or pepper jack
  • 1 pkg Hash Browns Frozen hash browns recommended
  • 1 medium Onion Can substitute with green onions or shallots
  • to taste Seasonings (e.g., salt, pepper) Customize to taste; garlic powder or paprika can be added

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish (9x13-inch)

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients and prepare your baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage for about 6-8 minutes until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add cream cheese to the skillet and lower the heat, stirring until blended smoothly with the sausage.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and chosen seasonings. Fold in the creamy sausage mix.
  5. Incorporate the hash browns and chopped onions into the egg and sausage mixture.
  6. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for approximately 40 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning for a hassle-free breakfast.

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