Description
Crack Breakfast Casserole is a savory, hearty dish perfect for a family breakfast or brunch. Featuring a flaky crescent roll base layered with crispy turkey bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and a creamy ranch egg mixture, this casserole is baked to golden perfection for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 (8-oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls
Meat
- 1½ lb turkey bacon (or beef bacon), cooked and chopped
Cheese
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Egg Mixture
- 1½ Tbsp ranch dressing mix
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Form Crescent Roll Base: Unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls and press them firmly into the bottom of the pan, making sure to seal the seams to form a solid crust.
- Add Bacon: Evenly sprinkle the cooked and chopped turkey bacon over the crescent roll crust.
- Add Cheese: Layer the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the bacon for a rich flavor.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, ranch dressing mix, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese layers, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25–35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute beef bacon or regular pork bacon if preferred.
- Feel free to add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Use a non-stick cooking spray or butter the pan well to prevent the crust from sticking.
- If you want a sharper cheese flavor, use aged cheddar.
- Make sure the eggs are fully set before removing from the oven to avoid a runny center.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning.
