Crack Breakfast Casserole – Cheesy, Creamy, Addictively Delicious

This Crack Breakfast Casserole earns its name because it’s just that irresistible. It’s loaded with crispy bacon, savory sausage, creamy cream cheese, fluffy eggs, shredded cheddar, and crispy hash browns—all baked together into a rich, satisfying breakfast dish. Perfect for holidays, weekends, or feeding a crowd, this casserole is make-ahead friendly and always a hit.

🛒 Ingredients

1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
6 large eggs
1 cup milk or half-and-half
1 (30 oz) bag frozen hash browns, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

🔄 Substitutions

Sausage: Use spicy sausage or turkey sausage
Bacon: Sub with turkey bacon or omit for a lighter version
Cream cheese: Use whipped cottage cheese or omit for fewer calories
Hash browns: Use diced potatoes or tater tots
Cheddar: Swap with Colby jack, pepper jack, or mozzarella

👨‍🍳 How to

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Stir in cream cheese and cook until melted and combined
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
Spread thawed hash browns evenly in the baking dish
Layer sausage mixture and crumbled bacon over hash browns
Pour egg mixture evenly over the top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese
Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and set
Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions if desired

🧀 Mix-ins

Diced jalapeños for spice
Sautéed peppers and onions for a veggie boost
Chopped spinach or kale
Hot sauce or ranch dressing on the side

✅ Recipe Tips

Thaw and pat hash browns dry to avoid sogginess
Let casserole rest before slicing to firm up
Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt and texture
Cook bacon and sausage ahead to save time

📦 Storage

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days
Reheat in the oven or microwave
Freeze baked slices for up to 2 months and reheat from frozen at 350°F

🌀 Recipe Variations

Low-carb version: Swap hash browns with cauliflower hash
Meat lovers: Add ham or chorizo along with sausage and bacon
Veggie version: Omit meat and load up on mushrooms, spinach, and bell peppers
Mini casseroles: Bake in muffin tins for portable portions

❓ FAQs

Can I make Crack Breakfast Casserole ahead of time? Yes! Assemble and refrigerate overnight, then bake in the morning
Can I freeze it? Yes—freeze cooked portions or the whole casserole for easy future meals
Do I need to thaw the hash browns? Yes—thawing ensures even cooking and prevents excess moisture
What should I serve it with? Fresh fruit, toast, or a simple green salad pairs perfectly

This Crack Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—cheesy, creamy, savory, and guaranteed to be devoured.