Keto Crack Breakfast Casserole

This crack breakfast casserole is a rich, hearty dish packed with everything you want in a comforting morning meal. Crispy bacon, savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese come together with ranch seasoning to create bold flavor in every bite. It’s warm, filling, and incredibly satisfying.

Perfect for holidays, meal prep, or feeding a crowd, this casserole is simple to assemble and bakes into a golden, bubbly breakfast everyone loves. Once it comes out of the oven, it’s hard to resist going back for seconds.

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• 9×13 baking dish
• Cooking spray or butter
• Spatula

Ingredients

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Chopped green onions (optional, for topping)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
• Cook breakfast sausage in a skillet until fully browned; drain excess grease.
• Spread cooked sausage evenly in the prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the sausage layer.
• In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Pour the egg mixture evenly over the meat.
• Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until eggs are set and the top is golden.
• Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Recipe Info

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: American
• Course: Breakfast

How to store

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
• Can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.

What not to do

• Do not skip draining grease or the casserole may become oily.
• Avoid overbaking or the eggs may turn dry.
• Do not add cheese too early underneath the eggs; it may burn.

Tips & Variations

• Swap cheddar for Colby Jack or pepper jack cheese.
• Add diced bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
• Use turkey sausage for a lighter option.
• Top with hot sauce or sour cream before serving.

Approximate Nutrition

• Calories: ~420
• Protein: ~25 g
• Fat: ~34 g
• Carbohydrates: ~4 g
• Fiber: ~0 g
• Sodium: ~780 mg

Conclusion

This crack breakfast casserole is the ultimate comfort breakfast that’s easy to make and guaranteed to please. With bold ranch flavor, crispy bacon, and plenty of cheese, it’s a dish that works just as well for weekend brunch as it does for weekday meal prep.

Once you make it, this casserole is sure to become a regular favorite in your kitchen thanks to its simplicity, flavor, and crowd-pleasing appeal.

FAQs

• Can I make this ahead of time?
  Yes, assemble the night before and bake in the morning.
• Can I freeze this casserole?
  Yes, freeze after baking and cooling completely.
• Can I add vegetables?
  Yes, peppers, onions, or spinach work well.
• Is ranch seasoning necessary?
  It’s key to the flavor, but you can substitute homemade ranch seasoning.