Description:
This comforting, oven-baked casserole layers tender potatoes, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese into a hearty, satisfying dish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or easy dinner — great for meal prep and feeding a crowd!
📝 Ingredients (Serves 6):
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3 cups frozen hash browns or thinly sliced potatoes
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6 large eggs
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½ cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
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¾ cup shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese
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½ cup diced onion
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½ cup diced bell pepper (optional)
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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Cooking spray
Optional add-ins:
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½ cup cooked turkey sausage or ham
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¼ cup chopped spinach
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven:
Heat to 375°F (190°C). Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish. -
Layer potatoes:
Spread hash browns evenly in dish. Sprinkle onion and peppers over top. -
Whisk eggs:
In bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. -
Assemble:
Pour egg mixture over potatoes. Sprinkle cheese on top. -
Bake:
Bake uncovered 35–40 minutes, until eggs are set and top is golden. -
Rest & serve:
Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.
⭐ Recipe Notes:
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Frozen hash browns save time and work perfectly.
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Can be made ahead and reheated.
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Great hot or cold.
💡 Tips:
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Use sweet potatoes for a twist.
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Add mushrooms, zucchini, or jalapeños.
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For extra crisp bottom, pre-bake potatoes 10 minutes.
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Serve with salsa or hot sauce.
🥗 WW (Weight Watchers) Points (Per Serving):
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WW Blue/Purple: ~4 points
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WW Green: ~6 points
👉 Lower Points Tip: Use reduced-fat cheese and skim milk — drops to 2–3 points per serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
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Breakfast with fruit
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Brunch spread
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Dinner with salad