Christmas Brunch Casserole

Prepare this casserole, loaded with bacon, fresh mushrooms, hash browns, onions, and cheese on Christmas Eve. Pop it in the oven first thing on Christmas morning.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 494 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 pinch dried parsley
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
• 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside. Add the mushrooms and onion to the skillet; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent and the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with the tablespoon of butter. Place potatoes in bottom of prepared dish. Sprinkle with salt, garlic salt, and pepper. Top with crumbled bacon, then add the onions and mushrooms.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and parsley. Pour the beaten eggs over the casserole and top with grated cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until set.