Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
Crispy hash browns baked with melted cheese, bacon, and eggs for an all-in-one breakfast casserole. Dump everything in a skillet and bake—perfect for feeding a crowd.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen hash browns
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 large eggs
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook chopped bacon in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until crispy, ~8 minutes.
- 2
Transfer bacon to a paper towel. Pour off all but 1 tbsp bacon fat from the skillet.
- 3
Add frozen hash browns directly to the skillet. Break up any clumps with a wooden spoon and stir until some pieces begin to brown, ~5 minutes.
- 4
Spread hash browns evenly in the skillet. Sprinkle cooked bacon and cheddar cheese over the top.
- 5
Whisk together eggs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- 6
Pour egg mixture evenly over the hash browns. Dot with 1 tbsp butter.
- 7
Transfer skillet to oven. Bake until eggs set and the top is light golden, 8–10 minutes.
- 8
Remove from oven and let rest 2 minutes. Serve directly from the skillet.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet
- wooden spoon
- small bowl
- whisk
- oven
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