Description
This Crack Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for mornings, combining savory ground sausage or beef, creamy eggs, tangy sour cream or cream cheese, and melted cheddar cheese topped with crispy bacon bits. It’s an easy-to-make, satisfying dish perfect for busy mornings or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground sausage or ground beef
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream or cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped onions or green chiles
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Cook Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage or beef until browned, then drain any excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Mix Eggs: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream or cream cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. Add the optional chopped onions or green chiles if using.
- Assemble Casserole: Grease a casserole dish lightly. Layer the cooked meat evenly on the bottom, pour the egg mixture over the meat, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Finally, add the crispy bacon bits as a topping.
- 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: Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave for a quick breakfast.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Use cream cheese for a richer texture or sour cream for tanginess depending on your preference.
- For a lower fat option, use lean ground beef and reduced-fat cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 350 mg
