Description
A delicious and hearty breakfast casserole made with bacon, potatoes, and eggs, perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cooked bacon, sautéed onion and bell pepper, and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well and spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined. Pour the egg mixture over the potato mixture in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture.
- Substitute the bacon with cooked sausage or turkey bacon for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 210mg