Description

Wake up to the ultimate comfort food with this Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole — a cozy, hearty dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or fueling your day. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast ideas, an easy recipe to impress guests, or a satisfying make-ahead meal, this casserole is the answer. With golden shredded potatoes, savory bacon or sausage, fluffy eggs, and gooey melted cheese all baked together, every bite is warm, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. It’s a go-to choice for breakfast ideas, brunch spreads, and even easy dinner or snack options. The best part? It’s versatile, comforting, and incredibly simple to whip up.

Ingredients

1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed

1 ½ cups cooked and crumbled bacon or breakfast sausage

1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup diced red bell pepper (optional)

¼ cup chopped green onions or parsley (garnish)

8 large eggs

1 ½ cups whole milk

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp garlic powder

Nonstick cooking spray or butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Layer hashbrowns evenly in the dish and press down lightly.
Add cooked bacon or sausage, diced red pepper, and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top.
In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Pour egg mixture over the casserole layers. Lightly stir to distribute evenly.
Top with remaining cheese if desired.
Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden on top and center is set.
Let rest for 5–10 minutes before garnishing with green onions or parsley and slicing to serve.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Category: Breakfast