Cracked Out Biscuit Breakfast Casserole

Cracked Out Biscuit Breakfast Casserole Recipe – Comfort food at its best! Frozen buttermilk biscuits, bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, eggs, milk, and heavy cream. I mean, how could this not be good? Can make in advance and refrigerate or freeze for later. Great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, overnight guests, and holiday mornings. Run, don’t walk, to get the ingredients to make this casserole!

Easy Breakfast Casserole with Frozen Biscuits

This Cracked Out Biscuit Breakfast Casserole has quickly become a family favorite! It is effortless to make and tastes great! Frozen buttermilk biscuits, bacon, eggs, ranch dressing mix, milk, and heavy cream. I mean, how could this not be good?  Even though this is a breakfast casserole, it is great for lunch and dinner as well. We love breakfast for dinner at our house. Run, don’t walk, to get the ingredients to make this casserole!

How to Make Cracked Out Biscuit Breakfast Casserole

This casserole is very easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy over medium heat. Drain bacon on paper towels and chop. Set aside. Slice partially thawed frozen biscuits in half making two circles. Place biscuit bottoms in a baking dish.  Sprinkle the biscuits with some cooked bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Place remaining biscuits on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with more bacon and cheese. In a large bowl, stir together milk, heavy whipping cream, and ranch dressing mix. Season with salt and black pepper if desired. Pour egg mixture over biscuits. Bake until the eggs are set.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• I used Pillsbury Grands! Southern Style Frozen Biscuits.
• The biscuits only need to be thawed enough to be able to slice them in half. You can pop them in the microwave for a few seconds if you are short on time.
• Can substitute 1 cup precooked chopped bacon.
  • Can substitute turkey bacon.
• Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
  • If you are sensitive to ranch seasoning, adjust the amount to your personal preference.
• What can I add to the casserole? Feel free to add your favorite veggies. Chopped onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions are all delicious.
• Cover the casserole with aluminum foil if it starts to get too brown.
• Can Cracked Out Biscuit Breakfast Casserole be made in advance? Yes! Assemble the casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight. You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
• Can Bacon, Egg & Biscuit Breakfast Casserole be frozen? Yes! Assemble the casserole as directed. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place the dish in the freezer and freeze. When ready to bake, thaw completely and bake as directed.
  • You can also freeze the baked casserole. Bake the casserole and cool completely. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place the dish in the freezer and freeze. 
  • You can freeze and leftovers. Wrap slices in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. 
  • Thaw completely and reheat in the microwave or covered in the oven at 350ºF until warm when ready to serve.

What to Serve with Bacon & Egg Casserole

This is a very filling casserole. You don’t need a lot of side dishes to go with it. We usually make some grits or fruit. It is equally delicious with some hash browns or a cheesy potato casserole. and This is a great casserole for weekly meal prep, overnight guests, and holiday mornings.

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Cracked Out Biscuit Breakfast Casserole

Author: Stephanie @ Plain Chicken

Yield: 6 people

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Cracked Out Biscuit Breakfast Casserole Recipe – Comfort food at its best! Frozen buttermilk biscuits, bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, eggs, milk, and heavy cream. I mean, how could this not be good? Can make in advance and refrigerate or freeze for later. Great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, overnight guests, and holiday mornings. Run, don’t walk, to get the ingredients to make this casserole!

• 1 lb bacon
• 8 frozen buttermilk biscuits slightly thawed, halved
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 7 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 (1-oz) package Ranch dressing mix, or to taste

• Preheat oven to 375°F.  Lightly spray a 7×11-inch dish with cooking spray.

• Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat. Drain on paper towels and chop.

• Slice each biscuit in half with a serrated knife. Place biscuit bottoms in the baking dish.  Sprinkle half of the cooked bacon over the biscuits and top with half of the cheese.  Place remaining biscuits on top of the cheese and cover with remaining bacon and cheese.

• Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, and ranch dressing mix in a large measuring cup. Pour egg mixture over biscuits.  (Can cover and refrigerate at this point)

• Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until eggs are set. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil if it starts to get too brown. Let casserole stand 10 minutes before serving.

• I used Pillsbury Grands! Southern Style Frozen Biscuits.
• The biscuits only need to be thawed enough to be able to slice them in half. You can pop them in the microwave for a few seconds if you are short on time.
• Can substitute 1 cup of precooked bacon pieces.
  • Can substitute turkey bacon.
• Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
  • If you are sensitive to ranch seasoning, adjust the amount to your personal preference.
• What can I add to the casserole? Feel free to add your favorite veggies. Chopped onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions are all delicious.
• Cover the casserole with aluminum foil if it starts to get too brown.
• Can Cracked Out Biscuit Breakfast Casserole be made in advance? Yes! Assemble the casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight. You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
• Can Bacon, Egg & Biscuit Breakfast Casserole be frozen? Yes! Assemble the casserole as directed. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place the dish in the freezer and freeze. When ready to bake, thaw completely and bake as directed.
  • You can also freeze the baked casserole. Bake the casserole and cool completely. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place the dish in the freezer and freeze. 
  • You can freeze and leftovers. Wrap slices in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. 
  • Thaw completely and reheat in the microwave or covered in the oven at 350ºF until warm when ready to serve.

Steph