Description
Indulge in a warm and comforting dish with this Easy Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole. Perfect for brunch gatherings or family breakfasts, this casserole combines crispy bacon, creamy cheeses, and tender hash browns into a satisfying meal everyone will love. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, you can easily make it ahead of time, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your company. Whether served alongside fresh fruit or toast, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your breakfast rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces bacon (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 8 large eggs
- 4 cups frozen hash browns (thawed)
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 6 ounces Swiss or Gruyere cheese (shredded)
- 16 ounces small curd cottage cheese
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy, then add onions until translucent. Drain excess grease.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, pepper, and hot sauce if desired.
- 4. Combine thawed hash browns, cheeses, cooked bacon, and onions into the egg mixture; stir until well mixed.
- 5. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 35-45 minutes until set.
- 6. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 250mg