Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Start your day with a delicious and satisfying hashbrown casserole with all your favorite ingredients: bacon, cheese, spinach, and a dash of hot sauce for a little sass.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Baking Dish 9 x 13-Inch
- Skillet Large
Ingredients
- 5 Slices bacon diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 8 eggs large
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ Teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ Cup baby spinach chopped
- 1 Teaspoon hot sauce optional
- 4 Cups hashbrowns thawed
- 12 Ounces Swiss cheese shredded
- chives chopped, for optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add onions and cook until translucent and the bacon is crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, spinach, and hot sauce in a large bowl.
- Add hash browns, cheese, bacon, and onions. Mix until combined.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Garnish with chives and serve.
Notes
Thaw and drain hash browns: Make sure the frozen hashbrowns are fully thawed and well-drained to prevent excess moisture, which can make the easy breakfast casserole soggy.
Cook bacon and onions properly: Cook until it is crispy and the onions are translucent. This step adds flavor and texture to the casserole.
Check for doneness: Bake until the center is set. You can check this by inserting a knife or toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when done.
Let it rest: Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after baking. This helps it set further and makes it easier to slice and serve.
Cook bacon and onions properly: Cook until it is crispy and the onions are translucent. This step adds flavor and texture to the casserole.
Check for doneness: Bake until the center is set. You can check this by inserting a knife or toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when done.
Let it rest: Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after baking. This helps it set further and makes it easier to slice and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 273mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 919IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 567mg | Iron: 3mg
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