Description
Breakfast bliss casserole combines crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and golden hashbrowns in a mouthwatering morning masterpiece. Comfort meets convenience in this hearty dish that promises to elevate your breakfast experience with each savory, cheesy bite you’ll eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 large eggs
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Base and Seasonings:
- 1 lb (450 g) frozen hashbrowns, thawed
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Create a foundational layer by distributing thawed hashbrowns across the entire surface of the dish, forming a uniform potato base.
- Enhance the potato layer with a generous sprinkle of crispy bacon fragments, creating a savory landscape of crumbled meat.
- Distribute both cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the bacon, allowing for a rich, melted dairy blanket.
- Craft the liquid binding by whisking eggs with milk, incorporating garlic and onion powders, then seasoning with salt and pepper until the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Carefully cascade the egg blend over the layered hashbrowns, cheese, and bacon, gently pressing downward to ensure ingredient integration.
- Transfer the assembled casserole into a preheated 375°F oven, allowing it to bake for 35-40 minutes until the surface turns golden and eggs set completely.
- Remove from oven and permit the dish to rest for 5 minutes, allowing internal temperatures to stabilize and flavors to meld.
- Finish by garnishing with freshly sliced green onions, adding a bright, aromatic touch to the hearty breakfast creation.
Notes
- Customize your casserole by swapping bacon for turkey bacon or veggie alternatives to suit different dietary needs.
- Prepare hashbrowns the night before to save morning prep time and ensure a quicker breakfast experience.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like pepper jack or Swiss for unique flavor profiles that elevate the dish.
- Add diced bell peppers or spinach to boost nutritional value and create a more colorful, veggie-packed breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg