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Crack breakfast casserole with bacon cheese and hash browns baked golden

Crack Breakfast Casserole Recipe

This Crack Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate family favorite with eggs, bacon, cheese, ranch, and hash browns baked to golden perfection. Perfect for holidays, weekends, and make-ahead breakfasts.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15–18

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wire whisk
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen hash browns thawed
  • 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 16 oz sour cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded

Flavor Enhancers

  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix 1 oz
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions diced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook bacon until crisp, then crumble and set aside.
  • Layer thawed hash browns in the prepared baking dish. Add bacon, cheeses, and green onions evenly over top.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, ranch mix, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese and chives. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until golden and center is set.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 220g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 870mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 2mg