CRACK BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
Crack Breakfast Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed dish loaded with eggs, bacon, and hash browns. It’s the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings, holidays, or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz package frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon or sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup chopped green onions optional
Instructions
STEP NO.1: PREHEAT OVEN
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
STEP NO.2: MIX INGREDIENTS
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
STEP NO.3: ASSEMBLE CASSEROLE
- Spread the thawed hash browns evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top. Pour the egg mixture over everything, then top with shredded cheese.
STEP NO.4: BAKE
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
STEP NO.5: COOL AND SERVE
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake in the morning.
- Crispy Top: For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Substitutions: Swap bacon for sausage, ham, or a mix of both.
- Lower-Carb Option: Use shredded zucchini or cauliflower rice instead of hash browns.
- Spicy Crack Casserole: Add chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Meaty Version: Use both sausage and bacon for extra flavor.
- Veggie Loaded: Mix in bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms.
- Tex-Mex Style: Add taco seasoning and top with salsa before serving.