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Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
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Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole – easy make-head breakfast casserole with tender hashbrown and bacon in a creamy cheesy sauce baked until hot and bubbly. A delicious holiday or lazy days’ breakfast or brunch for the whole family!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings 12 squares
Calories 278kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 5-6 thick bacon , chopped and cooked
  • 1-2 Tablespoons (butter, oil or bacon grease)
  • 1 medium onion , diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • 3 green onions , chopped
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Creole seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese , divided
  • 1 cup sour cream (I used light sour cream)
  • 30 ounce frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes , thawed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray or oil. Set aside.
  • Heat skillet over medium heat , then add oil or butter until melted , followed by onions , garlic , bell pepper, and green onions - saute for about 2-3 minutes .Remove from skillet and set Aside 
  • Add butter to  skillet until melted , Then add flour and whisk until fully dissolved.
  • Slowly pour in the milk while stirring consistently followed by the chicken stock. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper and Creole seasoning and stir.
  • Throw in half of the shredded cheese and stir well until fully melted. Then add the sour cream and stir for about  a minute. Remove from heat.
  • In a large glass bowl, add thawed hashbrown, cooked bacon and saute bell pepper and onion combination. Stir well until fully combined.
  • Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish and top with remaining cheese . Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  • Let it stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 20.2mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 1.1mg