Cheesy Hash Brown Egg Casserole with Bacon

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023
My husband and sons frequently request this hearty breakfast casserole with bacon, referring to it as egg pie. The hearty hash brown casserole is nice enough for a special brunch and versatile enough for a satisfying family supper. —Patricia Throlson, Willmar, Minnesota

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound sliced bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 12 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. In the same skillet, saute onion and green pepper in drippings until tender; remove with a slotted spoon.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and seasonings. Stir in hash browns, cheese, onion mixture and bacon.
  3. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. If desired, garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 314 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 306mg cholesterol, 676mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.