Cheesy Breakfast Casserole Recipe
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Cheesy Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Description
This Cheesy Breakfast Casserole recipe combines thawed hashbrowns mixed with crispy crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese, seasoned lightly with salt and paprika. The mixture is topped with a beaten eggs and milk blend infused with extra paprika, which binds the ingredients as it bakes. The dish bakes at moderate heat until the eggs are set and the cheese melts into a golden crust on top.
The casserole offers contrasting textures with the slightly crisp edges of the hashbrowns and the creamy egg custard center enriched by savory bacon and sharp cheddar. It serves well warm as a hearty breakfast or brunch main dish, fitting a group setting due to its size.
It can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking, making it convenient to have ready for a morning meal. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Ingredients
- 30 oz potatoes thawed, hashbrown style
- 1 lb Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 large egg
- 2 cups milk
- paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Combine hash browns, bacon, 1 cup cheese and salt in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Pour into a greased 9x13 dish.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk and paprika. Pour over hash brown mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and remaining cheese.
- Bake for 40 - 45 minutes. Serve warm and ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 517kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 251mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 918mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 263mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.