Description
This Crack Breakfast Casserole is a cheesy, bacon-studded egg bake with hash browns, sour cream, and two cheeses. It’s make-ahead friendly, freezer-friendly, and perfect for holidays, brunch, or fast weekday breakfasts.
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and patted dry
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions, plus more for garnish
- Optional add-ins (choose any):
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red or green)
- 1/2 cup cooked breakfast sausage or ham
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (for heat)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
3. In the prepared dish, combine thawed hash browns, chopped bacon, cheddar, mozzarella, and green onions. Spread evenly.
4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the potato-cheese mixture. Gently stir or press to ensure everything is coated.
5. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
6. Cool 5–10 minutes. Garnish with extra green onions or herbs. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Make-ahead: Assemble (unbaked), cover, and refrigerate overnight; bake in the morning.
Freezer-friendly: Bake, cool completely, wrap well, and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight, reheat covered at 325°F.
Variations: Swap bacon for sausage or ham; add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or peppers; use pepper jack or Swiss.
For two: Halve the recipe and bake in an 8×8-inch dish (check 30–35 minutes).
Storage: Refrigerate slices up to 4 days; reheat covered to keep eggs moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 casserole)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg