Christmas Hash Brown Potato Bake

Layer hash browns with eggs, bacon, and cheese to make this breakfast casserole you can enjoy with the family on Christmas morning.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 270 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.

Step 2

Beat eggs in a bowl and stir in milk. Season with salt and pepper. Add bacon, hash browns, and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Butter a casserole dish and press mixture into the dish. Top with the remaining cheese.

Step 3

Cover casserole and refrigerate to let flavors mingle, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Uncover the casserole.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.