Easiest Way to Make Perfect Hashbrown Casserole W/ a kick

Hashbrown Casserole W/ a kick. I mean, what's not to love?! Cheesy deliciousness, hashbrowns, and this creamy sauce make for one perfect dish. This cheesy hashbrown casserole is perfect for potlucks!

I don't know if it's because it's so dang hot in the summer that I dread standing over a stove or turning on the oven. Which kind of casserole are you looking for? This hearty hashbrown casserole is a perfect side for a hungry family gathering. You can have Hashbrown Casserole W/ a kick using 8 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Hashbrown Casserole W/ a kick

1. It's 2 packages of Bacon.
2. You need 2 packages of Southwest Hashbrowns (not the frozen kind).
3. It's 6 of Eggs.
4. Prepare 2 cup of Shredded Sharp Cheese.
5. Prepare 2 tsp of Garlic Powder.
6. It's 2 tsp of Onion Powder.
7. Prepare 2 tsp of Red crushed pepper.
8. You need 1 of Salt and Pepper to taste.

My niece shared this recipe with me several years ago. This has been a favorite dish at many of our family gatherings. There are so many hashbrown casserole recipes on the web, but let me tell you why my cheesy hashbrown casserole with potato chip topping beats them all! What makes my hashbrown casserole the best is the salty, crispy layer of potato chips on top!

Hashbrown Casserole W/ a kick instructions

1. Fry Bacon to medium well done.
2. In a bowl, combine hashbrown, bacon, and all spices. Mix well.
3. Spead evenly in a 9X13 Casserole dish and bake covered at 350 for 1 hour.
4. With the back of a large spoon, make six indentations (for eggs).
5. Crack eggs open and pour into the 6 holes and bake til desired doneness.
6. Add Cheese and bake til melted..
7. Serve and Enjoy.

What food is a purer comfort than hash brown casserole? You've got tender, creamy shredded potatoes floating in a rich sauce, all hidden under a golden crust of hot cheese. There are many kinds of potato casseroles, but for pure yumminess the crown goes to Cracker Barrel's hash brown version. Ham or smoked sausage is perfect with cheesy hash brown casserole. The problem is that if you place the ham in the slow cooker with the casserole, the flavor will overpower everything else.