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A golden brown breakfast casserole in a glass baking dish topped with melted cheese and green onions.
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Crack Breakfast Casserole

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 32 oz frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 1 lb bacon , cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch dressing mix
  • 8 large egg s
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, crumbled bacon, and 1.5 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Transfer the hash brown mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, dry ranch seasoning, and black pepper until the mixture is homogeneous.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash browns in the baking dish.
  • Top the casserole with the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
  • Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes to firm up before slicing and serving.