– 1 pound breakfast sausage
– 8 large eggs
– 2 cups milk
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 6 cups frozen hash browns (thawed)
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
– ¼ cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Making Crack Breakfast Casserole is straightforward, following these easy steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet, brown the breakfast sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
3. Whisk Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
4. Layer Ingredients: Spread the thawed hash browns evenly in the greased baking dish. Layer the cooked sausage and optional crumbled bacon on top.
5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage and bacon evenly.
6. Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the entire casserole, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set in the center.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions on top for a fresh touch.
These steps will lead you in creating this delightful Crack Breakfast Casserole effortlessly.