Hash Brown Potato and Egg Bake

Potato and bacon provide a simple addition to a do-ahead hearty egg bake.

1/2

lb bacon, chopped

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

bag (30 oz) frozen country-style shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed, patted dry

cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

1/4

cup grated Parmesan cheese

large eggs

1 1/4

cups milk

container (8 oz) sour cream

teaspoon salt

teaspoon ground mustard

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1/2

cup cornflake crumbs or panko bread crumbs

tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2

In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium-high heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and onion is tender; drain on paper towels.
3

In large bowl, toss bacon mixture, potatoes and cheeses. Spoon into baking dish. In same bowl, beat eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, mustard and pepper with fork or wire whisk until well blended. Pour over potato mixture.
4

Bake uncovered 35 minutes. In small bowl, toss cornflake crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Source: bettycrocker