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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Cheesy Bacon Hash Brown Casserole

    Last updated: Jan 20, 2022 by Melissa Riker · 22 Comments

    Cheesy Bacon Hash Brown Casserole

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    hash brown casserole slice with copped green onion

    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!

    1. Cook bacon in a large skillet. Drain, then chop or crumble.
    2. Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    3. Layer potatoes, cheese, and bacon in a casserole dish.
    4. Stir together egg, milk, and seasoning in a small bowl.
    5. 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

    If you like this recipe, you'll also love these recipes:

    • Ham, Bacon & Potato Soup
    • Instant Pot Carnitas
    • Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
    • Taco Soup

    If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

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    hash brown casserole slice with copped green onion

    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

    Units Scale
    • 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

    Instructions

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

    Keywords: hash brown, casserole, bacon, cheese

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    This recipe was updated November 2018, originally published in 2013.

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    Comments

    1. Natalie says

      January 20, 2022 at 2:12 pm

      fabulous, thanks for such a great recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Leslie W says

      December 25, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      HELPFUL HINT! Defrost the potatoes before using them otherwise this will NOT cook thoroughly and be soupy. Fixed it by cooking an extra hour but breakfast was late. Tasted great though.

      Reply
    3. Tiffany B says

      October 19, 2020 at 7:12 pm

      Love this recipe! Made it for my family that was visiting last thanksgiving and everyone loved it!! Thank you for the recipe. I lost it after that and finally found it again! So happy. Making for dinner tomorrow night

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        October 22, 2020 at 8:20 am

        So happy you like it as much as we do Tiffany!

        Reply
    4. Melissa says

      February 22, 2019 at 11:08 pm

      I LOVE this recipe, been making it for years since you very first published it and it is my husband's favorite. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Chrissy says

      December 17, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      Best ever! this is my famiky's new favorite meal, my husband requests it almost weekly, thank you!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. ellen lemire says

      December 22, 2013 at 7:04 pm

      Assuming bacon is layered with everything else???

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        December 22, 2013 at 7:17 pm

        Yes! So sorry! I've fixed the recipe now!

        Reply
        • ellen lemire says

          December 22, 2013 at 7:45 pm

          Thanks for responding so soon!!! I have a couple of old recipes I always have to go over a couple of times because I didn't write the directions down verbatim!!! Love your site!!!

          Reply
    7. Penny says

      December 22, 2013 at 3:55 pm

      You did not include the bacon in the directions. Assume they get mixed with the potato, onion, & cheese mixture?

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        December 22, 2013 at 7:19 pm

        Thank you for catching that Penny, yes, the bacon is layered w/ the potatoes, etc. I've update the recipe as well.

        Reply
    8. Jenn says

      June 09, 2013 at 3:45 pm

      This sounds fabulous!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        June 10, 2013 at 7:26 pm

        Thanks Jenn! It didn't last long with my husband and boys!

        Reply
    9. Crystal says

      June 08, 2013 at 6:00 pm

      Super yummy!!

      Reply
    10. KC says

      June 06, 2013 at 11:43 pm

      Is that gift, just 1 egg? Most that I have made have more eggs. This looks so yummy so I just want to make sure. 🙂

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        June 07, 2013 at 5:18 am

        Yep! Just one egg!

        Reply
        • KC says

          June 07, 2013 at 10:53 am

          Thanks Sorry I meant just one egg not "gift". Typing too late at night! Making this for Father's Day.

          Reply
          • Melissa Riker says

            June 07, 2013 at 10:59 am

            I do that ALL the time!! 🙂

            Reply
    11. Jacque says

      June 06, 2013 at 3:19 pm

      This would be a perfect make ahead casserole!

      Reply
    12. Amanda says

      June 06, 2013 at 11:25 am

      Say the word bacon and my husband comes a running. Tomorrow is his birthday, I am going to make this for him 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

      June 06, 2013 at 11:20 am

      Oh my gosh this looks amazing! JM would LOVE this!

      Reply
    14. keri @ shaken together says

      June 06, 2013 at 6:37 am

      YUM!! We make a cheesy hashbrown casserole, but I love the bacon and evaporated milk. Can't wait to make this!

      Reply

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