Bacon Hash Brown Casserole (Print)

Hearty dish with bacon, hash browns, and cheddar, perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings with family.

# Ingredients:

→ Meats

01 - 8 slices bacon, chopped

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
04 - 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed

→ Dairy

05 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - ½ cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs

→ Pantry

09 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat in the skillet.
03 - Add diced onion and diced bell pepper to the skillet with reserved bacon fat. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir in melted butter.
05 - Add thawed hash browns, sautéed vegetables, half of the cooked bacon, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese to the wet ingredient mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine.
06 - Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Distribute the remaining cheddar cheese and cooked bacon over the top.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and set in the center. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One dish solution that feeds the whole family
  • Ready in just an hour from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Perfect make ahead option for busy mornings
02 -
  • Casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning
  • Perfect for using up leftover holiday ham instead of bacon
  • Can easily be doubled for larger gatherings
03 -
  • For the crispiest bacon, place the casserole under the broiler for the final 1 to 2 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • Always fully thaw your hash browns before mixing to ensure even cooking throughout the casserole.
  • If you prefer a more textured top, try adding a sprinkle of panko breadcrumbs mixed with a little melted butter before baking for extra crunch that contrasts beautifully with the creamy interior.

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