Description
This Delicious Hash Brown Egg Casserole is a hearty and satisfying breakfast dish featuring a crispy hash brown base topped with a rich mixture of eggs, cheese, and optional breakfast meats. Baked to golden perfection, it’s perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 package (20 oz) frozen hash browns, thawed
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, bacon, or ham (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Spread Hash Browns: Evenly spread the thawed hash browns on the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a solid base layer.
- Mix Egg Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully combined, ensuring a smooth mixture.
- Add Meat (Optional): If using cooked breakfast sausage, bacon, or ham, stir it into the egg mixture to evenly distribute the protein.
- Combine Layers: Pour the egg and meat mixture evenly over the hash browns in the baking dish to cover the base entirely.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top to ensure a deliciously cheesy crust once baked.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top turns a lovely golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes to set and make serving easier, then garnish with chopped green onions if desired before serving.
Notes
- Thaw frozen hash browns completely for best texture and even cooking.
- You can customize the cheese type according to your preference (Mozzarella, Swiss, or Pepper Jack work well).
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Use a non-stick or well-greased baking dish to prevent sticking.
- To save time, prepare the meat the night before.
