Hash Brown Casserole With Bacon and Cheddar
- Ready In:
- 1hr 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
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6 squares
- Serves:
- 6
ingredients
- 8 ounces bacon
- 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1⁄2 cups milk
- 1 lb frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1⁄2 cup snipped fresh chives
- 1 1⁄4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 ° F. Butter an 8-inch-square glass baking dish.
- 2. Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove slices; drain on a paper-towel-lined plate In same skillet over medium-low heat, cook onion and pepper in bacon dripping 8 minutes, until softened, stirring often.
- 3. Keep skillet at medium-low. Stir in flour. Slowly pour in milk, ½ cup at a time, stirring to incorporate smoothly with the flour. Cook until mixture thickens and comes to a simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Crumble bacon into mixture.
- 4. Evenly spread potatoes in prepared dish. Top with half of the chives, 1 cup of the cheese, and the vegetable-bacon mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of cheese. Bake 40-50 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with remaining chives before cutting into squares.
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Anticipating the fact that my wonderful husband is not much of a cook and breakfast was going to be needed for this morning (Mother's Day), I decided to make this last night, except the baking, so I wouldn't be stuck cooking. This morning I just threw it in the oven. This was very good. I cut the milk in half and added salt and pepper. Was very flavorful and easy. Will definitely make again.
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