Girl, let me tell you about this absolutely divine breakfast recipe that has my family fighting over the last bite every single weekend! I stumbled upon this creation during one of my early morning cooking experiments, and now it’s become our go-to special breakfast that feels totally fancy but is surprisingly easy to whip up.
Picture this: A perfectly layered breakfast casserole that combines crispy hash browns, fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and crispy bacon all in one magnificent dish. I call it my “Rise and Shine Breakfast Casserole,” and trust me, it lives up to its name!
Here’s what you’ll need (serves 8-10):
– 1 package frozen hash browns (thawed)
– 8 large eggs (farm-fresh if you’re fancy like that!)
– 1½ cups heavy cream
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
– 1 diced bell pepper
– 1 diced onion
– 2 tablespoons butter
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: fresh chives for garnish
Okay, honey, let’s get cooking!
1. Preheat that oven to 350°F (don’t forget this step like I did the first time 🤦♀️)
2. Butter a 9×13 baking dish
3. Press the thawed hash browns into the bottom of the dish
4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and cream until they’re besties
5. Sauté those diced veggies in butter until they’re tender and fragrant
Layer it up like this:
– Hash browns on bottom
– Sautéed veggies
– Half the bacon
– Half the cheese
– Pour that egg mixture all over
– Top with remaining bacon and cheese
Pop it in the oven for 45-50 minutes until it’s golden brown and bubbly!
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Pro tip: Make this the night before and just pop it in the oven in the morning. Perfect for those lazy Sunday mornings or when you’ve got the in-laws coming over (and need to impress 😉).
The best part? While it’s baking, you can sip your coffee and scroll through social media – I mean, “prepare the table.” The aroma will have everyone floating to the kitchen like cartoon characters following a scent trail!
This dish has saved me during countless birthday breakfasts, holiday mornings, and even that time I needed to butter up my husband before telling him I bought yet another pair of shoes (don’t judge, they were on sale!).
Remember to garnish with fresh chives if you’re feeling extra fancy, and serve it while it’s hot! This breakfast casserole reheats beautifully too, but let’s be real – there are rarely any leftovers at my house!
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