Description

A forgiving, crowd-pleasing breakfast casserole featuring crispy frozen hashbrowns, savory bacon, and a creamy egg custard. Perfect for lazy weekends or holiday brunches, this dish can be assembled ahead of time for zero morning stress.

Ingredients

Scale

30 oz frozen shredded hashbrowns
6 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
Add diced onion to the hot bacon fat and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and soft. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine frozen hashbrowns, cooked bacon, and sautéed onions.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until fully blended.
Pour the egg mixture over the potato mixture and add the shredded cheese. Stir gently but thoroughly until everything is coated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake covered for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, ensure hashbrowns are not thawed or pat them dry if they have been. Letting the casserole rest for 10 minutes is crucial to allow the custard to set. You can assemble this the night before and refrigerate; add 5-10 minutes to baking time if starting cold.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 650
Fat: 24
Saturated Fat: 12
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 2
Protein: 18

Keywords: breakfast casserole, hashbrown casserole, make ahead breakfast, weekend brunch, crispy hashbrowns, egg casserole, comfort food