Easy Breakfast Casserole

Five reasons you’ll want to make this crowd-pleasing casserole: It is…
  1. perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch
  2. a flexible and forgiving recipe
  3. an inexpensive way to feed 8 people (or more)
  4. dee-licious
  5. reheats in microwaves easily!

Okay, ready to make it? First things first: PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES

Basic Ingredients:

  • 8 frozen hash brown patties
  • 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheddar cheese blend)
  • 2 cups of ham, bacon, or sausage (omit if vegetarian)
  • 7 large eggs
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1/2 tsp of salt
  • 1/2 tsp of ground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp of garlic powder

Optional ingredients (pick and choose):

  • Sliced mushrooms
  • diced mild green chilis
  • onions (yellow, sweet or green)
  • Use your imagination…the possibilities are endless!

Directions:

  • Grease 9-1/2 x 11 baking dish
  • Place frozen hashbrowns down as a base layer
  • In a bowl, mix together eggs, cheese, salt, ground mustard and garlic powder
  • Evenly pour mixture over hashbrowns
  • Evenly distribute your meat of choice on top
  • Top with any optional ingredients
  • Cover with aluminium foil
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover for 5-10 more minutes until edges are golden brown and inserted knife comes out clean. Cut into 8 or 10 servings.
  • Optional: Top with your favorite salsa or hot sauce.
  • Pro tip: Add avocado slices and/or fresh diced tomatoes before serving

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