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Best Crack Breakfast Casserole

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A hearty breakfast casserole with ground beef, crispy bacon, and creamy cheeses layered over crispy hash browns.

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 ground beef and chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until both are browned and crispy. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and whole milk in a large bowl. Beat until smooth, then stir in the ranch seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Beat the eggs in another bowl, then pour them into the creamy mixture along with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Gently fold everything until combined.
  4. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread the drained hash browns evenly across the bottom, then crumble half of the cooked ground beef and half of the bacon over the hash browns.
  5. Pour the creamy egg mixture evenly over the hash browns and meat layers. Top with the remaining ground beef and bacon, then sprinkle the last cup of cheddar cheese over everything.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed and golden brown.
  7. Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, try using ground turkey or chicken. It can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.

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