Calling all bacon and hash brown lovers! This hearty and flavorful Bacon Hash Brown Casserole is the perfect dish for any occasion. Featuring crispy bacon, tender hash browns, and a creamy cheese sauce, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. And with three variations included - Classic, Cheesy, and Loaded - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, a filling lunch, or a satisfying dinner, this versatile casserole has you covered.
The Classic Bacon Hash Brown Casserole is a simple yet delicious dish that's perfect for a busy weeknight meal. Simply combine bacon, hash browns, onion, bell pepper, and eggs in a casserole dish and bake until golden brown. The Cheesy Bacon Hash Brown Casserole takes things up a notch with the addition of a creamy cheese sauce, made with cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. And the Loaded Bacon Hash Brown Casserole is the ultimate indulgence, with the addition of sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and satisfying Bacon Hash Brown Casserole. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
KALE AND BACON HASH BROWN CASSEROLE
With bacon, eggs and hash browns in the baking dish, this sounds like breakfast - but it works just as well as lunch or dinner. This recipe from Joanna Gaines, the reigning queen of Southern home design, is a good example of how she works: Texas tradition but with some modern touches. You can use other kinds of frozen potatoes, like waffle fries, or add par-boiled fresh potatoes to the skillet with the kale and garlic.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories brunch, lunch, casseroles, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the butter.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-low until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside. When cool enough to handle, roughly chop bacon.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the pan. Heat the skillet over medium, add the onion, and sauté until soft and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the kale and garlic and sauté until the garlic is tender and fragrant, another minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped bacon.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and mustard. Add 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Gruyère, the hash browns, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; stir to combine.
- Stir the kale mixture into the eggs, then pour into the buttered dish. Top evenly with the remaining mozzarella and Gruyère. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake, uncovered, until the top is lightly browned and bubbly, another 15 minutes. Serve hot. (Cooled casserole will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.)
HASH BROWN CASSEROLE WITH BACON AND CHEDDAR
Wonderful for a weekend brunch. My whole family absolutely loves it. Lots of flavor from the onions, chives, and bell pepper. There are lots of variations of this recipe but I like that this one uses milk instead of sour cream or cream cheese which are high in fat and this one still has just as much flavor. It came from Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Cookbook that a friend got me for Christmas. I only switch the whole milk to 1 % and keep the skillet at medium-low instead of low when making the sauce. Can easily be doubled to serve more people. When I do, I use a 12 oz package of bacon and a 1 lb 14 oz bag of hash browns since that's what they usually come in anyways. Also, the easiest way to snip the chives is with kitchen scissors. So much faster than with a knife! Enjoy!
Provided by SweetSabrina
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 squares, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 ° F. Butter an 8-inch-square glass baking dish.
- 2. Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove slices; drain on a paper-towel-lined plate In same skillet over medium-low heat, cook onion and pepper in bacon dripping 8 minutes, until softened, stirring often.
- 3. Keep skillet at medium-low. Stir in flour. Slowly pour in milk, ½ cup at a time, stirring to incorporate smoothly with the flour. Cook until mixture thickens and comes to a simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Crumble bacon into mixture.
- 4. Evenly spread potatoes in prepared dish. Top with half of the chives, 1 cup of the cheese, and the vegetable-bacon mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of cheese. Bake 40-50 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with remaining chives before cutting into squares.
CHEESY HASH BROWN EGG CASSEROLE WITH BACON
"Isn't it about time for you to make your 'egg pie?'" my husband and sons inquire, using the nickname they've given this hearty breakfast casserole with bacon. Hash brown casseroles are nice enough for a special brunch and versatile enough for a satisfying family supper. -Patricia Throlson, Willmar, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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. , In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and seasonings. Stir in the hash browns, cheese, onion mixture and bacon., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 28g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 357mg cholesterol, Sodium 887mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your casserole.
- Don't overcook the potatoes: They should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them.
- Use a good quality cheese: This will also make a big difference in the flavor of the casserole.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make this casserole, so feel free to add your own personal touches.
Conclusion:
Bacon Hash Brown Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish that is perfect for a crowd. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. Try out some of the suggested variations in the article to find your favorite way to make this casserole. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great option for a potluck or buffet.
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