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Crispy Loaded Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Easy Recipe with Bacon and Cheese

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A crispy, cheesy breakfast casserole layered with hash browns, smoky bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) frozen shredded hash browns
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 2 cups (200 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup (120 g) sour cream (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes, flipping occasionally. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces. Reserve bacon fat if desired.
  3. Optional: Sauté the frozen hash browns in the reserved bacon fat for about 5 minutes for extra crispiness, stirring occasionally. Otherwise, use hash browns straight from frozen.
  4. Spread the hash browns evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Layer half of the shredded cheese over the hash browns, then scatter chopped bacon and green onions evenly.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the layers, allowing it to settle evenly.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  9. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until the top is bubbly and golden brown and the center is set (a knife inserted should come out clean).
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to firm up.

Notes

For extra crispy hash browns, sauté them briefly in reserved bacon fat before baking. Let the casserole rest after baking to firm up and improve texture. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. To reduce moisture, squeeze excess liquid from hash browns before layering. Make-ahead option: assemble the night before and refrigerate; add 5-10 minutes to baking time.

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