Description

This Cheesy Hash Brown Egg Bake is a delightful mix of flavors, featuring crispy bacon, creamy cheeses, and hearty hash browns. Perfect for a cozy brunch, it’s easy to prepare and will please a crowd, making it an ideal choice for gatherings.

Ingredients

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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
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

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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 chopped bacon or sausage along with the onion until fully cooked and crisp, then drain the excess grease.
In a big bowl, mix together the eggs, hash browns, optional hot sauce, salt, pepper, cottage cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and swiss cheese. Include the cooked bacon or sausage and onions, then stir everything to combine.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. If desired, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, the center is puffy, and a thin knife comes out clean from the center (add 10-15 extra minutes if the casserole has been refrigerated).
Garnish with chopped green onions or chives. Allow resting for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

This casserole can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake for a convenient brunch option.
Feel free to substitute the bacon with sausage or other preferred meats as mentioned in the notes.
To add more flavor, experiment with your favorite spices or herbs.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 345
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 240mg