Description
Crack Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for busy mornings. Combining savory ground sausage or beef, creamy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese topped with crispy bacon bits, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead and easily reheated.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein
- 1 lb ground sausage or ground beef
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
Dairy
- 1 cup sour cream or cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Optional
- 1/4 cup chopped onions or green chiles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the casserole.
- Cook Meat: In a skillet, cook the ground sausage or ground beef until fully browned. Drain any excess fat to keep the casserole from being greasy.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream or cream cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Casserole: Grease a casserole dish lightly. Layer the cooked meat at the bottom, pour the egg mixture evenly over the meat, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Add Bacon Bits: Evenly distribute the crispy bacon bits over the cheese layer to add extra flavor and crunch.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving for best results.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and refrigerated, then baked fresh in the morning or reheated after baking.
- Feel free to boost nutrition by adding vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms to the meat layer.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making it great for meal prep.
- Use cream cheese instead of sour cream for a richer, creamier texture.
- For a gluten-free option, verify that sausage and bacon bits are gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg
