Description
A simple and hearty bacon, egg, and hashbrown casserole featuring crispy hashbrowns, savory bacon, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner and ideal for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped (about 8 slices)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. - Layer the Hashbrowns:
Spread frozen hashbrowns evenly into the baking dish. - Add Bacon and Cheese:
Sprinkle chopped bacon over the hashbrowns and top with shredded cheddar cheese. - Mix the Egg Mixture:
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. - Assemble the Casserole:
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hashbrowns, bacon, and cheese. Gently press down with a spatula to ensure even absorption. - Bake:
Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown. - Cool and Serve:
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Microwave individual portions for 1–2 minutes or reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 15 minutes.
- Freezing: Freeze portions in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- Customizations:
- Vegetarian option: Replace bacon with sautéed vegetables.
- Spicy twist: Add jalapeños or pepper jack cheese.
- Dairy-free: Use plant-based milk and cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: bacon egg hashbrown casserole, breakfast casserole, easy casserole recipe, make-ahead breakfast, crowd-pleaser casserole