Name: Best Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-29084525.033333M
Total time: PT579H13.05M
Yield: 8 to 10
Ingredients: 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and chopped or 1 pound of mild sausage cooked and crumbled.; 1 cup large yellow sweet onion, diced; ½ cup chopped green bell pepper; ⅔ cup diced cooked ham; 12 large eggs, beaten; 2 ½ cups half-and-half; 1 16-ounce portion frozen hash browns completely thawed; 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese or shredded Monterey Jack cheese if you prefer a less spicy flavor.; 1 teaspoon sal; ½ teaspoon white pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed, optional; Granish with fresh dill weed or fresh parsley if desired

Description

This easy Easter Brunch Casserole is made with crispy bacon, savory ham, shredded hash browns, and a creamy egg base with Cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese. Perfect for holiday mornings, this make-ahead breakfast casserole is freezer-friendly and great for feeding a crowd. A cozy and comforting dish for Easter, Christmas, or any weekend brunch.

Ingredients

1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and chopped or 1 pound of mild sausage cooked and crumbled.
1 cup large yellow sweet onion, diced
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
⅔ cup diced cooked ham
12 large eggs, beaten
2 ½ cups half-and-half
1 16-ounce portion frozen hash browns completely thawed
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese or shredded Monterey Jack cheese if you prefer a less spicy flavor.
1 teaspoon sal
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed, optional
Granish with fresh dill weed or fresh parsley if desired

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 9×13-inch casserole or baking dish.
In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain. Pour off excess drippings, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
Sauté onion and green pepper in drippings until soft. Stir in ham just to heat through.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and half-and-half. Add hash browns, cheeses, salt, pepper, dill, cooked bacon, and sautéed onions, bell peppers and ham. Mix well.
Pour into the prepared dish and bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh dill. parsley or green onions, if desired.

Notes

Make-Ahead, Storage & Freezing

Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before baking, or add a few extra minutes to the bake time.
Freezing: You can freeze this casserole baked or unbaked. To freeze unbaked, assemble, wrap tightly in foil and freeze. To bake from frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge, then bake as directed.
Storing Leftovers: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or a 300°F oven until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 635
Sugar: 3.5g
Sodium: 967 mg
Fat: 49.1g
Trans Fat: 104g
Cholesterol: 294mg