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Easy Potato, Bacon + Egg Breakfast Casserole

This breakfast casserole layers hash browns, bacon, cheese, and green onions with an egg and milk mixture. It's prepped the night before for easy baking, making it perfect for a stress-free brunch.
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12- oz. package bacon chopped into bacon slivers
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 4 cups country-style hash browns cubes, fully thawed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 cups pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 bunch about 6 green onions, white + light green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, and pour off all but two tablespoons of the bacon drippings from the pan.
  2. Return the pan to the heat and add the chopped onions. Cook until translucent (about 5-8 minutes), season to taste with salt and pepper, then add the hash brown cubes, garlic powder, and paprika. Sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently. Transfer the potato/onion mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  3. Add the sliced green onions to the same pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft and fragrant. Remove from heat and reserve.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the pepper jack and cheddar cheeses until blended, then spread over the potato/onion mixture. Next, spread the cooked green onions evenly over the cheese layer. Then, spread the crumbled bacon on top.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well-combined. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers. Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
  6. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Allow to stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Notes

This recipe is easily halved. Halve all ingredients, then bake in an 8x8-inch dish, 9x9-inch dish, or a 9-inch pie plate. For high altitudes, reduce milk to 2/3 cup and sauté the potatoes in rendered bacon fat (or olive oil or butter) until partially cooked before baking.