Green Chile Cheese Hash Browns Bake
Take your breakfast or brunch game to the next level with this hearty Green Chile Cheese Hash Browns Bake, a comforting casserole bursting with bold flavors and gooey, melty cheese. Featuring a savory mix of shredded hash browns, sharp cheddar, creamy Monterey Jack, and the subtle heat of diced green chiles, this dish is perfectly seasoned with garlic and onion powder for a flavor-packed bite in every forkful. Whisked eggs and milk bind the ingredients together, creating a golden, crispy-topped bake that's drizzled with melted butter for extra indulgence. Ready in just an hour, this 9x13-inch crowd-pleaser is ideal for weekend gatherings or make-ahead breakfasts. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a bright, colorful finish, and watch it disappear! Perfect for hash brown casseroles, cheesy breakfast bakes, and green chile-flavored recipe lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 28 ounces Frozen hash browns (shredded)
- 4 ounces Canned diced green chiles
- 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash browns, diced green chiles, 1.5 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and the Monterey Jack cheese. Mix until evenly distributed and set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture over the hash brown mixture in the large bowl. Stir everything together until the hash browns are evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Press it down gently with a spatula to create an even surface.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the hash brown mixture.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy and the bake is cooked through.
Toward the end of baking, sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of sharp cheddar cheese over the top and return the dish to the oven until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving for a pop of color and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 195 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1326 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 609 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
