This popular recipe for Bacon Hash Brown Casserole says it all in the name- it's a creamy, cheesy, comforting bake full of potatoes and bacon. But, we balance out all that indulgence with the addition of 3 cups of broccoli, so you have all that flavor with some extra veggie nutrition! The cream of mushroom soup is the key to the creamy texture, baking up perfectly with a topping of crisp, buttery panko breadcrumbs. It only takes 3 steps to make, and you can even customize it with what you have on hand, like different veggies or cheese- Bacon Hash Brown Casserole is foolproof comfort food!
Step 1
Heat the oven to 350°F. While the oven is heating, cook the bacon and onion in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until the bacon is crisp. Spoon off any fat.
Step 2
Stir the bacon mixture, soup, sour cream, 4 tablespoons butter, potatoes, broccoli, green onion and cheese in a large bowl. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Stir the panko and remaining butter in a small bowl. Spoon the potato mixture into a lightly greased 9x9x2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the panko mixture.
Step 3
Bake for 45 minutes or until the mixture is hot and the panko mixture is golden brown.
