Description
Easy Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate morning dish that transforms any breakfast into a special occasion. This delicious casserole combines crispy bacon, creamy cheeses, and hearty hash browns, making it a favorite for family gatherings, brunches with friends, or leisurely weekend meals. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a bake time of under an hour, it’s perfect for busy mornings. Prepare it ahead of time and simply pop it in the oven for a stress-free breakfast that serves up to 12 people. Each bite is filled with cheesy goodness and savory flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces bacon (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent. Drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce if desired.
- Combine thawed hash browns, cheeses, cooked bacon, and onions into the egg mixture; mix thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-45 minutes until set.
- Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 210mg