Baked Hash Brown and Cheddar Egg Casserole

Name: Baked Hash Brown and Cheddar Egg Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded hash browns; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

A comforting casserole with crispy hash browns, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar, perfect for a weekend brunch.

Cuisine: American

Category: Breakfast

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 40 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

2 cups shredded hash browns
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Spread 2 cups shredded hash browns evenly in the dish.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until well combined. Pour the egg mixture over the hash browns, then sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup chopped onion, and 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper evenly on top.
Step 3: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake for 5 more minutes until melted.