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Crack Breakfast Casserole

This Crack Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and indulgent dish packed with eggs, sausage, cheese, and crispy hash browns, perfect for feeding a crowd on a busy morning.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups hash browns frozen or fresh
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the hash browns evenly at the bottom.
  5. Spread the cooked sausage over the hash browns, then pour the egg mixture evenly on top.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the entire casserole.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, you can include diced bell peppers or mushrooms in the sausage mixture. This casserole can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator overnight before baking.

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