Cheesy Hash Brown + Egg Breakfast Casserole
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4.7
Cheesy Hash Brown + Egg Breakfast Casserole
Description
Cheesy Hash Brown + Egg Breakfast Casserole brings together shredded hash browns with a savory mixture of eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, and sharp cheddar and Swiss cheeses, enriched by cooked bacon or sausage and onions. The mixture bakes in a 9x13 pan until puffed and golden on the edges, yielding a pleasing contrast of textures between the tender interior and slightly crisp edges. The blend of cheeses offers richness and depth, complemented by the savory browned meat and onion base.
The casserole can be garnished with fresh green onions or chives, adding a fresh touch. It can be served warm, cut into squares, making it suitable for breakfast or brunch gatherings. It is flexible enough to allow for ingredient swaps like ham or additional vegetables as desired.
For best results, hash browns can be used frozen or thawed; thawed hash browns may reduce baking time slightly. The casserole mixture can be assembled and refrigerated overnight before baking. Adjust salt if your hash browns contain added salt to avoid oversalting.
Ingredients
- 8 to 16 to 16 ounces Bacon chopped, or sausage (see note for other options, too)
- ½ cup onion or shallots, small diced
- 8 egg lightly beaten, large
- 4-5 cups hash browns frozen or thawed, shredded
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional (but delicious)
- 1 teaspoon salt I use coarse kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, preferably sharp
- 1 cup swiss cheese shredded
- green onion for garnish, chopped, or chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon or sausage and onion until cooked through and crisp (for the bacon). Drain excess grease.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, hash browns, hot sauce (if using), salt, pepper, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cheese. Add the bacon (or sausage) and onions. Mix to combine.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan (at this point the casserole can be covered and refrigerated overnight).
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until lightly golden on the edges, puffy in the center, and a thin knife comes out clean from the center (add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if the casserole has been refrigerated).
- Garnish with chopped green onions or chives. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Substitute chopped ham for bacon or sausage; sauté onions in a little oil before mixing if ham is used since it's precooked.
- You may increase eggs up to 11 or 12 for a more egg-heavy casserole.
- Adding chopped green bell pepper to the onion mixture can add flavor and texture.
- Hash browns can be used frozen or thawed; using thawed hash browns might shorten baking time.
- Adjust salt depending on the salt content of your hash browns.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 778mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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