Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
Hosting brunch, meal prepping breakfast, or simply looking for an easy morning recipe? This Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is packed with crispy hash browns, bacon, fluffy eggs, and plenty of melty cheese for a hearty breakfast everyone will love.
Servings 8
Calories 409kcal
Ingredients
- 8-10 pieces bacon
- 8 precooked frozen hashbrown patties
- 10 large eggs
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 oz gruyere cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- pinch of nutmeg
- Fresh chives, chopped for garnish
- Hot sauce for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Next, preheat a pan to medium heat. Cut the bacon into small pieces. Once the pan is hot, add the bacon and cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until fully cooked and crisp. Remove from the pan onto a paper towel and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the eggs, milk, and seasonings. Whisk well.
- In a large baking dish add 8 hashbrown patties to the bottom in an even layer. They do not need to be defrosted before cooking.
- Next add the cooked bacon, chopped shallots, and the shredded cheese. Saving some cheese to add to the top at the end.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the baking dish and top with the rest of the cheese.
- Cover with foil and cook for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and cook an additional 25 minutes, until the edges are crispy and the eggs are fully cooked through.
- Top with some freshly chopped chives and hot sauce of choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 29g | Fiber: 0.1g