Description
Hash Brown and Egg Casserole brings comfort to your breakfast table with crispy potatoes and fluffy eggs nestled together in a cheesy embrace. Hearty and satisfying, this dish delivers a morning meal that sparks smiles around the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 large eggs
- 1.5 cups cooked bacon or sausage, crumbled
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 cups milk
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 (30 ounces) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Cooking spray, for greasing the dish
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions or fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare your 9×13-inch baking dish by coating it thoroughly with cooking spray. Set the oven to exactly 350°F for perfect baking.
- Spread the entire 30 oz bag of thawed hash browns across the bottom of the dish in an even, consistent layer.
- Distribute 1½ cups of crumbled bacon or sausage across the hash brown surface for maximum flavor coverage.
- Sprinkle 2 full cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the meat layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Whisk 8 large eggs with 1½ cups milk in a large bowl until completely smooth and integrated.
- Blend the softened 8 oz cream cheese into the egg mixture, stirring until no cream cheese lumps remain.
- Season the liquid mixture with 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper.
- Carefully pour the seasoned egg mixture over the hash brown base, gently tapping the dish to eliminate air pockets.
- Slide the uncovered casserole into the 350°F oven and bake for exactly 45-50 minutes until the center sets firmly.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting your first slice.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped green onions or parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Thaw hash browns completely and pat dry to prevent excess moisture, which can make the casserole soggy.
- Experiment with different meats like ham or chorizo to add unique flavor profiles to your breakfast dish.
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother egg mixture.
- Choose full-fat dairy products for a richer, more luxurious texture that holds together better during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg