Description
Bring comfort and flavor to your breakfast table with this Easy Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining crispy bacon, creamy cheeses, and fluffy hash browns into a satisfying dish that’s perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts. Easy to prepare and customizable, this casserole can be made ahead of time—simply bake when you’re ready to indulge! Whether you serve it as a hearty morning meal or for special occasions, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces diced bacon (or ham/sausage)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 8 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 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
- Fresh chives, snipped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce (if using).
- Combine thawed hash browns, cheeses, cooked bacon, and onions with the egg mixture in the bowl. Mix gently until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until set in the center.
- Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 175g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 260mg