Description
Egg Hashbrown Casserole brings hearty morning comfort straight from your kitchen, packed with cheesy goodness and crispy potato layers. Breakfast lovers will devour this simple, satisfying dish that comes together faster than brewing your morning coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 30-ounce bag frozen hashbrowns
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 small onion
- 1 bell pepper
Seasonings and Optional Add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon or sausage
Instructions
- Grab a 9×13-inch baking dish and coat the entire surface with butter or cooking spray. Heat your oven precisely to 350°F.
- Spread the 30 oz bag of frozen hashbrowns across the bottom of the dish. Press them down gently to create an even layer.
- Dice the small onion and bell pepper into uniform small pieces. Sauté these vegetables in a pan over medium heat for exactly 5 minutes until they soften.
- Crack 8 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Pour in 1 cup of milk and whisk until completely smooth and well combined.
- Season the egg mixture with 1 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Drizzle the entire egg mixture over the hashbrowns, ensuring complete coverage across the dish.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the top. If using, add ½ cup of crumbled bacon or sausage for extra flavor.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated 350°F oven. Bake for 45 minutes until the center sets and the top turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Remove the casserole from the oven. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to help it firm up and become easier to slice.
Notes
- Drain excess moisture from hashbrowns to prevent a soggy bottom, ensuring your casserole stays crisp and delicious.
- For a vegetarian version, swap bacon or sausage with sautéed mushrooms or spinach to keep the protein and flavor levels high.
- Prepare the casserole the night before and refrigerate, then bake in the morning for an easy breakfast that saves precious morning time.
- Use a blend of cheeses like sharp cheddar and gruyere for a more complex and rich flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg