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Crack Breakfast Casserole

Crack Breakfast Casserole

This Crack Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate cheesy, savory, and comforting breakfast dish. Made with crispy bacon, golden hash browns, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese all baked together with ranch seasoning, it’s the kind of recipe that disappears fast at brunch. Perfect for weekends, holidays, or meal prep!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 30 oz bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 1 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions sliced (optional, for garnish)

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Layer Potatoes – Spread thawed hash browns evenly in the baking dish.
  3. Add Bacon & Cheese – Sprinkle crumbled bacon, cheddar, and mozzarella over the potatoes.
  4. Mix Custard – In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over the casserole.
  5. Bake – Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until eggs are set and the top is golden.
  6. Serve – Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions.

Notes

Swap bacon with sausage or ham.
Add veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
Use turkey bacon and reduced-fat cheese for a lighter version.
Make ahead: Assemble the night before, refrigerate, then bake in the morning.