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Brunch Potatoes

A delicious side dish for any brunch which can be prepared ahead and baked later
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: potatoes, potato casserole, brunch, side dish,
Author: Maryana Vollstedt / The Big Book of Breakfast

Equipment

  • 13 x 9 inch pan

Ingredients

  • 2 16 oz bags of frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese (I like to use pepper jack instead)
  • 3 large  eggs
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme (optional)
  • 3/4 cup french fried onions (optional for a topping)
  • 1/2 cup  chopped bacon (optional for a mix in or a topping)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl mix shredded potatoes with half of the cheese
  • In another large bowl whisk eggs, add milk, sour cream and butter until well mixed. Add parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  • Add potato/cheese mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix well. Spoon into baking dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the potatoes. I like add french fried onions.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.