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Crack Breakfast Casserole


  • Author: Recipe Inspire
  • Total Time: Overnight + 55 minutes
  • Yield: 810 servings 1x

Description

This Crack Breakfast Casserole is loaded with cheesy goodness, bacon, and hash browns, making it the ultimate crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch dish. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or any morning you want a hearty, delicious start.


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, diced tomatoes, extra cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread thawed hash browns evenly in the prepared dish.
  3. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese over the hash browns.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  5. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash browns, bacon, and cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until top is golden and eggs are set.
  7. Garnish with optional toppings and serve warm.

Notes

This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for a stress-free breakfast. Swap bacon for sausage or ham, or add vegetables for variation.

  • 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, brunch casserole, make ahead breakfast