Bacon Hashbrown Bake

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1
lb bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
 
1
medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
 
1
medium red bell pepper, chopped (3/4 cup)
 
1
package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms
 
2
tablespoons Dijon mustard
 
1/2
teaspoon salt
 
1/2
teaspoon pepper
 
3/4
cup milk
 
12
eggs
 
1
package (2 lb) frozen hash browns, thawed
 
2
cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
 
 
 
 
  1. In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Using slotted spoon. Remove from pan to small bowl. Cover and refrigerate. Drain drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. Add onion, bell pepper and mushrooms; cook 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in mustard, salt and pepper. In large bowl, beat milk and eggs with wire whisk.
  2. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Spread half of hash browns in baking dish. Spread onion mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Spread remaining hash browns over top. Pour egg mixture on top. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  3. Heat oven to 325°F. Uncover; bake 50 to 60 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and the bacon. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, top is puffed and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes.
Makes 12 servings
 
 
 
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Substitution
Use Monterey Jack, Colby or Swiss for the Cheddar cheese.
Serve-With
Serve with assorted breads and fresh fruit.