Description
Hearty Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole brings morning comfort straight from Southern kitchens, blending crispy potatoes with savory eggs and melted cheese. Generous layers promise a satisfying start that delivers home-style warmth with each delicious forkful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 8 large Eggs
- 1 cup Bacon (cooked and crumbled (or substitute with sausage, ham, or vegetables))
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Milk (whole or dairy-free alternative)
Base and Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups Frozen hash browns (about 1 lb or 454 grams)
- 1/2 cup Bell peppers (diced, optional)
- 1/4 cup Green onions (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons Butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and coating a 9×13-inch dish with cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
- Arrange slightly thawed hash browns across the bottom of the dish, pressing down to create a uniform foundation for the casserole.
- Distribute cooked protein such as bacon, sausage, or ham evenly over the hash brown base, then sprinkle chopped green onions and any desired sautéed vegetables for added depth of flavor.
- Craft the egg mixture by whisking eggs with milk, incorporating garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly blended.
- Integrate shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses into the seasoned egg mixture, ensuring complete incorporation for consistent flavor distribution.
- Carefully pour the cheese-infused egg blend over the layered hash browns and protein, gently spreading to cover all ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the top turns golden brown and the center sets completely – a knife inserted should emerge clean.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, then slice into squares and serve while warm for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Toast hash browns briefly before layering to enhance their crispy texture and golden-brown color.
- Drain excess moisture from vegetables like bell peppers and onions to prevent a watery casserole.
- Pat protein meats like bacon or sausage with paper towels to remove excess grease and maintain the dish’s overall consistency.
- Consider using gluten-free hash browns or alternative potato products for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring the same delicious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg