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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Hashbrown Casserole

This Cheesy Bacon Ranch Hashbrown Casserole is just about the yummiest, savory breakfast meal prep I've had in a while! It hits the ultimate flavor combo of bacon, ranch and cheese just right in a creamy, protein-packed hashbrown bake that you'll be pumped to eat all week long. Guaranteed to be an instant favorite with the whole family!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 233 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz.) package center cut bacon
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion (100g) finely diced
  • 3 cups shredded hash browns (382g)
  • 1 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese (112g) can omit if needed
  • 2.5 cups egg whites (600g)
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheese (84g) I used 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup cheddar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil then place the bacon on the sheet side-by-side, without overlapping. Cook the bacon for 18 to 20 minutes, or until it's reached your desired level of crispiness. Then transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. Once cooled, reserve 4 pieces of bacon for another recipe because if you don’t cook bacon every day and need to reserve some for some more bacon recipes ;) then crumble the rest of the bacon. Reduce oven temperature to 350F. 
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the hash browns and cook for another 5-6 minutes or until they’ve warmed up a bit. Season hash browns with the ranch seasoning mix and salt and pepper to taste (I did 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper). Then stir in the bacon crumbles and cottage cheese. 
  3. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer hash brown mixture to the dish and pour egg whites evenly over top. Sprinkle evenly with the cheese.
  4. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes and then remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.
  5. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with hot sauce, ketchup, mustard, etc and enjoy!

Notes

  • How to store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • How to reheat: this delicious hash brown dish is absolutely delicious reheated in the air fryer. Just pop it in for 6-7 minutes at 400F. You can also easily reheat in the microwave or oven.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of dish (216g) Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3.4g (17%) Fiber 1.8g (7%) Sugar 2.4g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of dish (216g)
Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Sugar 2.4g 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.