Ingredients
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- 1 pound Pork Sausage (Substitute with turkey sausage for a lighter option)
- 6 slices Bacon (Can be replaced with turkey bacon for a lower-fat version)
- 3 cups Hash Browns (Frozen, shredded hash brown potatoes are recommended)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter option)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (Swap with Greek yogurt for added protein)
- 1 cup Milk (Almond milk can be used as a non-dairy alternative)
- 6 large Eggs (Consider a flax egg or egg substitute for a vegan option)
- 1 packet Dry Ranch Seasoning (Homemade ranch seasoning can replace commercial mixes)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (Fresh onions could be added for more texture)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Use fresh garlic for a stronger taste)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (Experiment with mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the pork sausage and bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat to keep your casserole from being too greasy.
- Mix cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add milk, eggs, ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir until well combined.
- Fold in the cooked meats, hash browns, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese; combine until evenly mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the remaining 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 until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ingredients for dietary preferences.
- Thawing hash browns is optional but recommended for even cooking.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- The casserole is done when the center is set and the top is golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg