Description
This Cheesy Hash Brown Egg Bake combines rich flavors and simple steps, featuring crispy bacon, creamy cheeses, and fluffy eggs—a perfect dish for a cozy brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 to 16 ounces bacon, chopped, or sausage
- ½ cup small diced onion or shallots
- 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4–5 cups shredded hash browns, frozen or thawed
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup 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 it aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon or sausage with onion until everything is cooked through and crispy. Drain excess grease.
- In a bowl, mix together the eggs, hash browns, hot sauce (if using), salt, pepper, cottage cheese, sour cream, and both cheeses. Stir in the bacon or sausage and onions.
- Spread the prepared mixture evenly into the greased baking pan and cover if refrigerating overnight.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, the center is puffy, and a knife comes out clean from the center (add extra time if refrigerated).
- After baking, garnish with chopped green onions or chives. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
You can substitute bacon with sausage or even vegetables for a lighter version.
For a bit more zest, consider adding your favorite spices or herbs to the egg mixture.
This casserole can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 228mg