Description
This Crack Breakfast Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with savory goodness that will have everyone coming back for seconds. A make-ahead casserole with eggs, hash browns, cheese, and bacon, it’s perfect for holidays, brunch, or any morning you want to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- Optional toppings: green onions, extra cheese, or diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread thawed hash browns evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese over the hash browns.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash browns, bacon, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight or bake immediately.
- Bake covered for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until the top is golden and eggs are set.
- Garnish with green onions or other toppings if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
This casserole can be made ahead and baked in the morning for a stress-free breakfast. Swap bacon for sausage or ham for a different flavor. Add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: crack breakfast casserole, cheesy breakfast casserole, hash brown casserole, bacon breakfast casserole, make ahead breakfast, brunch casserole