HASH BROWN PANCETTA CASSEROLE

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Eggs, hash browns, cheese, spinach, pancetta and fabulous flavor-this casserole has everything! You could also substitute provolone or Swiss cheese for the fontina. -Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces sliced pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
8 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded fontina cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper and additional fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat., In another skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer the hash browns, spinach mixture and pancetta. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, 1/2 cup fontina cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and nutmeg; pour over casserole. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. If desired, sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and garnish with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 253mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.