Easy Cheesy Bacon Hashbrown Casserole

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This easy, cheesy hashbrown casserole is quick to prepare and tastes good for breakfast and its hearty enough for dinner!

bacon hash brown casserole on a white plate

When I met my husband I quickly realized I was dealing with a quintessential "Meat and Potatoes" kind of guy. One of my favorite breakfasts to make for my husband and three boys who are following his eating habits is this Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole.

Why I love this recipe

fast prep time (only 10 minutes if your bacon is already cooked)
can be made for breakfast or dinner
perfect for holiday brunch like Christmas morning but easy enough for everyday meals
it reheats in the microwave easily
easy to customize to your taste

Ingredients

shredded frozen hash browns
onion
bacon
shredded cheddar cheese
evaporated milk or heavy cream
egg
Lowry's seasoning salt

Step by step

Breakfast casseroles couldn't be more simple to make!

Cook bacon in a large skillet. Drain, then chop or crumble.
Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Layer potatoes, cheese, and bacon in a casserole dish.
Stir together egg, milk, and seasoning in a small bowl.
Pour milk mixture over the casserole and bake to perfection!

cheesy bacon hash brown casserole in white casserole dish with scoop missing

Variations

substitute cooked and crumbles sausage, ha of your favorite protein for the bacon
add in cilantro, chorizo, and a can of diced chilies for a Tex-Mex flavor variation
add chopped mushrooms or bell peppers
switch out the Lawry's for your favorite spice blend
top with sour cream and chopped green onion for serving

FAQs

Should I thaw hashbrowns before cooking?

There is no need to thaw the hashbrowns before making this Hashbrown Casserole recipe. Simply add frozen hashbrowns to the baking dish and bake as directed below.

How do I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Can it be frozen?

Yes, this recipe freezes well so you can save leftovers or make it ahead of time. Simply store in a freezer-safe container for up to two months.

Can this be made ahead of time?

You can assemble the casserole and cover tightly up to one day before baking. You will need to add 10-15 minutes to the bake time if baking from refrigerated. You can also make it and bake it ahead of time and reheat in the microwave in single portions.

close up of cheesy bacon hash brown casserole

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Cheesy Bacon Hash Brown Casserole

★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews

Author: Melissa Riker
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 65 mins
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
Yield: 6 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

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Description

This easy, cheesy hash brown casserole is quick to prepare and tastes good for breakfast and its hearty enough for dinner!

Ingredients

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4 cups frozen shredded hash browns
½ onion, chopped
12 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled
12 oz shredded cheddar cheese
12 oz can evaporated milk or ½ cup heavy cream
1 egg
1 tbsp Lowry's seasoning salt

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Instructions

Preheat over to 350 degrees.
Grease an 8" square casserole dish.
Layer one half each of potatoes, bacon, cheese, and chopped onion in prepared pan.
Repeat layers.
Combine egg, evaporated milk, and seasoning salt in bowl and mix until well blended.
Pour mixture over casserole and cover with foil.
Bake for one hour, remove foil and bake and additional 5 minutes.
Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Can be frozen in freezer safe container up to two months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight and heat through in the microwave or oven.