– 1 pound breakfast sausage
– 8 large eggs
– 2 cups milk
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup cubed bread (preferably day-old)
– ½ cup chopped green onions (optional)
– Cooking spray or olive oil (for greasing the pan)
Creating your own Crack Breakfast Casserole can be easy if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
3. Prepare the Casserole Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
4. Mix the Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully combined.
5. Combine: Add the cooked sausage, cubed bread, and shredded cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Stir gently to combine.
6. Add Optional Ingredients: If using, fold in the chopped green onions for added flavor and color.
7. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
9. Cool: Once baked, take it out of the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
10. Serve: Cut into squares and serve warm.
With these straightforward instructions, your Crack Breakfast Casserole will turn out flawlessly every time!