Description
If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing dish that combines comfort and convenience, our Easy Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is the perfect choice. This delightful casserole brings together crispy bacon, creamy cheeses, and hearty hash browns into a satisfying breakfast option that everyone will love. Ideal for brunch gatherings or busy weekday mornings, you can prepare it in advance and simply pop it in the oven when you’re ready to serve. With its rich flavors and make-ahead convenience, this casserole is sure to become a staple in your breakfast rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces diced bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 8 large eggs
- 4 cups thawed frozen hash browns
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 ounces shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese
- 16 ounces small curd cottage cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent. Drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce.
- Combine the egg mixture with hash browns, cheddar, Swiss or Gruyere cheese, cottage cheese, cooked bacon, and onions. Mix well.
- Pour into the greased baking dish and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until set.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 250mg