Cheesy Breakfast Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for breakfast or brunch, combining tender potatoes with melted cheese, savory bacon or sausage, and fluffy scrambled eggs. This hearty casserole is easy to prepare, perfect for feeding a crowd, and can be customized with your favorite breakfast ingredients. The combination of crispy hash browns, creamy cheese, and a rich egg mixture makes every bite indulgent and satisfying. It’s a great make-ahead dish that can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning, making it an ideal choice for holiday mornings or family gatherings.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups frozen hash browns (thawed)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon or sausage, crumbled
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the hash browns and cheese: In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and all the mozzarella cheese. Stir in the sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon or sausage over the top.
- Add the eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk, and season with salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash brown mixture in the baking dish.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired, and serve warm.
This Cheesy Breakfast Potato Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed with breakfast flavors—perfect for a crowd or for meal prepping a delicious breakfast for the week!
