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Confetti Bacon Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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3.9 from 14 reviews

This Confetti Bacon Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and colorful morning dish combining crispy bacon, shredded hashbrowns, creamy cottage cheese, and a mix of cheddar and Swiss cheeses. Enhanced with diced green chiles, red bell pepper, and green onions, it offers a delicious blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for a brunch or holiday breakfast, it bakes to golden perfection in about an hour, serving 10 generous portions.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups (4%) cottage cheese
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 12 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 12 slices)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Casserole Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cottage cheese, beaten eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Swiss cheese, diced green chiles, half of the cooked and crumbled bacon, half of the diced red bell pepper, and half of the chopped green onions. Stir all these ingredients together thoroughly to ensure an even mixture.
  3. Assemble Casserole: Pour the mixed ingredients evenly into the prepared baking dish. Then, sprinkle the remaining bacon and diced bell pepper on top evenly as a colorful topping.
  4. Bake Covered: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the hash browns to cook through without drying out.
  5. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil carefully and bake for an additional 10 minutes uncovered. This step helps the top layer become golden and slightly crispy, ensuring the potatoes are fully cooked.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining chopped green onions over the top for a fresh, crunchy finish. Cut into squares and serve warm.

Notes

  • Make sure the hash browns are fully thawed for even cooking in the casserole.
  • Cooking the bacon ahead ensures it crisps nicely and doesn’t release excess fat during baking.
  • You can adjust the spice level by choosing mild or hot green chiles.
  • This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for convenience.
  • To make it gluten-free, ensure that the bacon and cottage cheese do not contain any gluten additives.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/confetti-bacon-hashbrown-breakfast-casserole-recipe/