Classic Breakfast Hashbrown Casserole
A delightful, comforting dish combining crispy hashbrowns, fluffy eggs, and melty cheddar cheese, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups hashbrowns
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent.
- Combine the hashbrowns, eggs, milk, sautéed onion, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper in a separate large bowl.
- Mix everything well until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream to the egg mixture. Frozen hashbrowns can be used; thaw beforehand.