Description
Wake up to the ultimate comfort food with this Crack Breakfast Casserole. A perfect blend of savory sausage, crispy bacon, cheesy goodness, and fluffy eggs all layered over tender hash browns. This easy recipe is ideal for quick breakfast meal prep, holiday brunches, or anytime you need a hearty start to your day. Packed with protein, flavor, and make-ahead convenience, this is one of those must-try breakfast ideas that ticks every box for an easy recipe that feeds a crowd.
Ingredients
10 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain excess grease.
3. In a separate pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Let cool and crumble into pieces.
4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Add softened cream cheese and whisk until mostly smooth.
5. Spread thawed hash browns evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6. Top with cooked sausage, then pour the egg mixture over everything.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, followed by the crumbled bacon.
8. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden.
9. Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
10. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use fully thawed hash browns to ensure even cooking.
Want to add veggies? Sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or peppers work well.
Let the casserole rest before cutting to help it hold its shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 10 servings)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg
Keywords: quick breakfast, easy breakfast casserole, make-ahead brunch, sausage and egg bake, food ideas