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Delicious Crack Breakfast Casserole

A hearty breakfast casserole featuring bacon, cheese, eggs, and hash browns, perfect for family gatherings or brunch.
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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: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 8 large large eggs
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled Cook until crispy
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 bag frozen hash browns, thawed (about 20 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt (optional) Use if desired
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped For garnish
Optional add-ins
  • sautéed bell peppers Customize with your choice
  • mushrooms Customizable
  • spinach Customizable
  • cooked sausage Customizable

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Then, crumble it and set it aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and a sprinkle of salt if desired.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  4. Layer the thawed hash browns in the bottom of the dish, followed by the crumbled bacon.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
  6. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring it soaks in and covers everything.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown.
  2. If the top browns too quickly, gently cover it with foil.
Serving
  1. Let the casserole sit for about 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before slicing and serving hot.

Notes

Make ahead by preparing the casserole the night before and refrigerating it. Bake in the morning.