Description
This Delicious Hash Brown Egg Casserole is a hearty and comforting breakfast dish featuring a base of crispy hash browns topped with a fluffy egg mixture, cheese, and optional savory meats. Perfect for family brunches or meal prepping, it combines simple ingredients into a flavorful baked casserole that is easy to prepare and sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 package (20 oz) frozen hash browns, thawed
Egg Mixture
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice)
Optional Add-Ins and Garnish
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, bacon, or ham (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Hash Browns: Evenly spread the thawed hash browns across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a base layer.
- Mix the Eggs and Seasonings: In a large bowl, whisk together the 12 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Cooked Meat (Optional): If using, fold in the cooked breakfast sausage, bacon, or ham into the egg mixture to add extra flavor and texture.
- Combine and Pour: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash browns spread in the baking dish.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese (or your choice of cheese) evenly on top of the egg mixture.
- Bake: Place the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is nicely golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure the hash browns are fully thawed to ensure even cooking.
- Feel free to customize the cheese type according to your preference; mozzarella or pepper jack are great alternatives.
- Optional seasonings like garlic and onion powder add extra flavor but can be omitted if preferred mild.
- You can prepare this casserole the night before and refrigerate; bake it fresh in the morning for convenience.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat or replace with sautéed vegetables.
