Delicious Potato Breakfast Casserole

Start your day with a hearty and delicious potato breakfast casserole. This recipe combines crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, cheese, and tender potatoes to create the perfect breakfast dish. It's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it ideal for busy mornings or brunch gatherings. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a cook time of 45 minutes, you can have a satisfying breakfast on the table in no time. This casserole is versatile and can be customized with your favorite ingredients like vegetables or sausage. Serve it with a side of fresh fruit or toast for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet, crumble, and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
4. Add the frozen shredded hash browns to the skillet and cook until golden brown.
5. Spread the cooked hash browns evenly in the greased baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese over the hash browns.
7. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
8. Pour the egg mixture over the hash browns, bacon, and cheese in the baking dish.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
11. Slice into squares and serve hot.

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