The Breakfast Bake That Does It All
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just prepping for a busy week, this hearty casserole has your back. Crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, melty cheddar, and golden hashbrowns—what more do you need?
Why You’ll Want to Make It:
- Easy to prep ahead—just assemble and bake when ready
- Satisfying, cheesy, and full of breakfast favorites
- Feeds a crowd (or keeps well for leftovers)
- Great for brunch, holidays, or “breakfast for dinner”
- Super versatile—customize it with your favorite add-ins
Want to round out the meal? Serve this casserole with Banana Bread Coffee Cake for a sweet-salty balance, or pair it with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Enchiladas for a full-on breakfast buffet.
Cheesy Bacon Egg Hashbrown Casserole
This tasty breakfast bake is loaded with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and of course, lots of shredded hashbrowns.
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Servings: 12 -16 servings
Ingredients
- 1 30 oz. package frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
- 1/2 pound bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread hashbrowns in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne. Pour over hashbrowns.
- Sprinkle with half of the cheese, all of the bacon, then the remaining cheese. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 1 hour, then remove foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until center is set and a knife inserted in the casserole comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
Notes
Can be made ahead up to one day and refrigerated. May need to increase baking time about 10 minutes.
Keep scrolling for tips, ingredient substitutions, answers to frequently asked questions and more!
Want that perfect golden top and fluffy center? Here are a few tried-and-true tips:
Recipe Tips
- Thaw your hashbrowns fully before baking to prevent sogginess.
- Cover with foil for the first hour to keep things moist—then uncover to let the top brown.
- Let it rest after baking so everything sets up properly before slicing.
- Making ahead? Assemble the night before, refrigerate, then add 10 minutes to the bake time in the morning.
Storing & Reheating
This casserole is just as good the next day—maybe better.
- To store: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: Microwave individual portions or warm the whole dish in a 325°F oven until heated through.
Tweak It Your Way
Once you have the base down, you can mix things up however you like:
- Tex-Mex version: Add cooked chorizo, diced green chiles, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
- Veggie-loaded: Mix in sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Meat swap: Use cooked sausage, leftover ham, or even shredded chicken.
- Cheese switch: Try Monterey Jack, Gouda, or a combo of your favorites.
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31 comments
Susan
Having tomorrow for Christmas Eve brunch, 2021. Thank you for the recipe. I’m sure you are as busy as I am so don’t reply. Merry Christmas
Beth
Hello! I’ve made this in the past, as written and it’s great! I’m planning to make again this Christmas morning. Last time I was at the store I thought I’d start shopping for ingredients, though I didn’t have the recipe with me, and I accidently bought the diced hash browns instead of shredded. I have plenty of time to get the shredded but was wondering – do you think this recipe would work ok with the diced potatoes?
Danelle
I think it would work, and might even be better–I actually like the diced hashbrowns more! It might not slice like the shredded version, but be more of a casserole you’d scoop out with a spoon, but I think it would be delicious!
Beth
Excellent! Thanks so much for your reply – and for your recipes. I’ve tried and loved several and this particular one has become a Christmas morning tradition. Merry Christmas!
Julie
Could I make this around 2 days in advance?