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Crack Breakfast Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • 2 cups frozen diced hash browns
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • cup cup finely chopped scallions
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat
    Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). If you’ve ever tried baking a casserole in a cold oven… yeah, it never ends well.
  • Cook the Sausage
    Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain the grease and set aside.(If it smells so good you’re tempted to eat a spoonful—don’t worry, we’ve all been there.)
  • Build the Base
    Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Scatter the frozen hash browns evenly across the bottom.
  • Layer the Flavor
    Add the cooked sausage, followed by cheddar, mozzarella, bacon, and scallions. You’re basically constructing a flavor lasagna here.
  • Make the Egg Mixture
    In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. It should look slightly frothy—kind of like you’re making a latte for someone you love.
  • Pour It In
    Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly across the casserole.
    Press down gently with a spatula so everything settles into the custard.
  • Bake
    Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center looks set and no longer jiggles aggressively when you tap the side.
  • Rest
    Remove from the oven, uncover, and rest for 5 minutes. This helps it slice cleanly instead of collapsing into delicious breakfast rubble.
  • Serve
    Cut into squares and serve while warm. Coffee or OJ on the side highly recommended.