Easy, cozy, and always a hit. This hash brown bake is one of those recipes you will come back to again and again. It takes just minutes to mix together, then the oven does the rest. It works beautifully for breakfast, brunch, or even an easy dinner side when you need comfort food fast.
What makes this bake so good is how familiar it feels. Hash browns are already a favorite, but baking them with bacon, onion, and simple seasoning takes them to another level. Everything comes together into a soft, savory center with golden edges that feel straight out of a classic diner.
The key to this recipe is keeping it simple. Thawed hash browns cook evenly and soak up all that flavor. Bacon adds saltiness and richness, while the onion softens as it bakes. Garlic powder and paprika give just enough warmth without overpowering the potatoes. It is comfort food that does not try too hard.
This recipe is also incredibly flexible. Serve it alongside eggs for a relaxed weekend brunch. Add it to a holiday breakfast spread when you want something filling but easy. It even works as a side dish with roast chicken or grilled meats. Leftovers reheat well and taste just as good the next day.
Another reason to love this bake is how approachable it is. There is no fancy technique involved. You mix everything in one bowl, transfer it to a dish, and bake. That is it. It is the kind of recipe you can make while chatting with friends or getting other dishes ready.
If you are feeding a crowd, this hash brown bake is a lifesaver. It serves several people and can be prepped ahead of time. Just cover it and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to bake. When it comes out of the oven, it smells incredible and disappears fast.
This is the kind of dish that feels nostalgic and comforting every time. Warm, savory, and satisfying, it is proof that simple recipes are often the best ones. Save this one for busy mornings, relaxed weekends, and anytime you want an easy win in the kitchen.
Hash brown bake
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- 9 inch pie dish
Ingredients
- 4 cups hash brown potatoes thawed (520g)
- 12 strips bacon cooked and chopped (340g)
- 0.5 cup milk 120ml
- 0.5 onion diced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 0.5 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF / 200ºC degrees.
- In a bowl mix together the hash brown potatoes, onion, salt, pepper, garlic, bacon and milk.
- Transfer to a greased 9 inch pie dish.
- Drizzle over the melted butter and sprinkle over the paprika.
- Bake in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
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