Description
Crack Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for lazy mornings or festive brunches. This hearty dish combines fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and gooey cheddar cheese layered over crispy hash browns, creating a deliciously satisfying experience that brings family and friends together. Bake it to golden perfection and watch as everyone gathers around the table, eager for a taste of this crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cups frozen hash browns
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked.
- Spread an even layer of frozen hash browns in the greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Layer cooked sausage over the hash browns, pour egg mixture on top, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Swap sausage for bacon or add veggies like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze portions tightly wrapped for up to three months.