Description
This Cheesy Hash Brown Egg Bake features a delightful combination of crispy bacon, creamy cheeses, and fluffy eggs, making it a go-to brunch option that is simple to prepare and full of flavor. Perfect for gatherings and family breakfasts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 to 16 ounces (227 to 454 g) bacon, chopped, or sausage
- ½ cup small diced onion or shallots
- 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4–5 cups (567 to 680 g) shredded hash browns, frozen or thawed
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
- 1 teaspoon salt (coarse kosher salt recommended)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¾ cup (170 g) cottage cheese
- ¾ cup (170 g) sour cream
- 1 cup (114 g) shredded cheddar cheese (preferably sharp)
- 1 cup (114 g) shredded swiss cheese
- chopped green onions or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon or sausage with the onion until crisp. Drain excess grease.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs, hash browns, hot sauce (if using), salt, pepper, cottage cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and swiss cheese. Stir in the cooked bacon or sausage and onions.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. If desired, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the casserole is lightly golden on the edges, puffy in the center, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean (add 10-15 minutes if previously refrigerated).
- Garnish with chopped green onions or chives, and let rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon with sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers.
Feel free to add any additional cheese for extra flavor!
This casserole is great for meal prep and can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 185mg