Best Crack Breakfast Casserole
A delightful casserole combining ground beef, bacon, creamy cheeses, and hearty hash browns, perfect for brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound bacon, chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and drained
- 1 (1-ounce) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and bacon until browned and crispy. Drain excess grease.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and whole milk. Beat until smooth. Stir in ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Gradually pour into the creamy mixture, folding in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spread the hash browns in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Crumble half of the cooked ground beef and bacon over the hash browns.
- Pour the creamy egg mixture over the hash browns and meat layers. Sprinkle remaining ground beef and bacon on top. Finish with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 55 minutes, until set and golden brown.
- Allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Pairs well with fresh fruit salad, pancakes, or waffles. For easy storing, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.
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