One Pan Best Damn Jalapeno Popper Hash Brown Casserole Recipe

5 from 10 votes

One Pan Best Damn Jalapeno Popper Hash Brown Casserole Recipe

Hash Brown Casserole is always a crowd-pleaser and potluck favorite. This one has been kicked up with jalapenos and bacon. Taking inspiration from a popular appetizer, One Pan Best Damn Jalapeno Popper Hash Brown Casserole Recipe will knock your socks off and become a new family favorite and a holiday staple.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American/Southern

Keyword bacon, cheese, hash browns, potatoes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 610kcal

Author Paula

Ingredients

6 to 8 slices bacon (more it you prefer)
1 small white onion diced (about 1/2 cup)
3 cloves garlic clove minced
2 medium jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
16 ounces shredded hash brown potatoes
8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes to melt faster
2 and 1/2 cup Colby cheese (You can use all cheddar or other favorite cheese)
2 cups heavy whipping cream (whole, 2%, or 1% milk can be used)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a 10.5-inch iron skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and drain. Reserve grease.
Add onion and jalapeno to pan with bacon grease and cook 4 to 5 minutes on medium heat until onion is translucent. Add garlic and cook one minute longer.
Turn the heat to medium-low and add cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese melts.
Stir in heavy whipping cream (or milk), salt, pepper, hash browns, and 1/2 of the cheese. Stir to combine. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.

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