Description
A comforting breakfast casserole featuring layers of sausage, bacon, creamy cheeses, and hash browns, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) pork sausage
- 1 pound (450g) bacon, chopped
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120g) sour cream
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (30-ounce/850g) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and drained
- 1 (1-ounce/28g) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage and chopped bacon together until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the milk, eggs, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stir the cooked meats, thawed hash browns, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch (23x33cm) baking dish.
- Pour the mixture into the dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter flavor, consider using low-sodium broth instead of whole milk. You can also personalize it with different meats or add veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg