Crack Breakfast Casserole Recipe

LEEZA JOHAN

The Ultimate Comfort Breakfast

This delectable casserole brings together all of your favorite breakfast flavors in one pan. Perfectly baked eggs, savory ground meat, and crispy hash browns form the base, while gooey melted cheddar and generous helpings of bacon create an irresistible cheesy, salty topping. Garnished with fresh parsley, it's a visually stunning and incredibly flavorful way to start your day, perfect for brunch or a special morning treat.

Crack Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground sausage or ground beef

  • 1 (30-32 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed

  • 12 large eggs

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

  • 12 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Prep the Meat and Hash Browns: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground sausage or beef until brown, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess grease and set aside. Ensure your hash browns are thawed and any excess moisture is pressed out.

  2. Make the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined and slightly frothy.

  3. Assemble the Casserole: Grease a large 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the thawed hash browns evenly in the bottom. Layer the cooked ground meat over the hash browns. Top with 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the entire dish.

  4. Bake the Casserole: Bake, uncovered, in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and the top is lightly golden.

  5. Add the Topping: Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Top with the crumbled bacon.

  6. Melt the Topping: Return the casserole to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  7. Serve: Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

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