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Mix It Up With Jenny
By Jenny Harper
There’s a hint of green in the yard. Those spring bulbs I planted last fall are starting to show their colorful presence. And I’m ready to shake off winter and welcome spring. An Easter brunch is the perfect occasion to let fresh air into the house and breathe deeply!
The star of my spring brunch is a savory, cheesy potato dish that is studded with onion and bacon. My version of this always-favorite casserole uses frozen hash brown potatoes for convenience. This recipe serves six, and it always disappears — so you might want to make an extra one for backup. After all, fresh spring air stimulates appetites!
Make your Easter brunch a family affair by getting the kids involved in making invitations, setting the table and making Easter basket gifts for each guest.
- Having a crowd? This casserole is perfect as part of a buffet.
- Round out the menu with a coffee cake or sweet rolls and a fruit salad.
- If weather allows, arrange seating on the porch, patio or deck.
- Have the kids tuck a package of flower seeds into each Easter basket for a touch of spring.
- Make copies of this recipe for Potato Bacon Casserole — your guests will ask for it!
For creating tempting brunch dishes, whether savory or sweet, visit www.VeryBestBaking.com for springtime inspiration.
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 Potato Bacon Casserole
Makes 6 servings
4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
8 ounces bacon or turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk or
Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 8-inch-square baking dish.
LAYER half the potatoes, half the onion, half the bacon and half the cheese in prepared baking dish; repeat layers. Combine evaporated milk, egg and seasoned salt in small bowl. Pour evenly over potato mixture; cover.
BAKE 55 to 60 minutes. Uncover; bake an additional 5 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information per serving: 480 calories; 240 calories from fat; 27g total fat; 12g saturated fat; 105mg cholesterol; 1670mg sodium; 28g carbohydrate; 2g fiber; 2g sugars; 24g protein.
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Jenny Harper is Senior Culinary Specialist for the Nestlé Test Kitchens and VeryBestBaking.com.
All materials courtesy of VeryBestBaking.com
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