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Best Crack Breakfast Casserole

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A hearty breakfast casserole with layers of crispy bacon, savory ground beef, creamy cheese, and fluffy eggs, perfect for feeding a group.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef
  • 1 pound (450g) bacon, chopped
  • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (30-ounce/850g) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and drained
  • 1 (1-ounce/28g) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the meats: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and bacon until they’re browned and crispy. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Make the creamy mixture: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and whole milk. Beat until smooth, then mix in the ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Prepare the eggs: In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Pour the beaten eggs into the creamy mixture along with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Gently fold to combine.
  4. Assemble: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread the drained hash browns evenly across the bottom. Crumble half of the cooked ground beef and half of the bacon over the hash browns.
  5. Combine and layer: Pour the creamy egg mixture evenly over the hash browns and meats. Top with the remaining ground beef and bacon, then sprinkle the last cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake: Place the dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole has puffed and is golden brown.
  7. Cool and serve: Let the casserole rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

You can assemble the casserole the night before and bake it in the morning for convenience. To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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