ONE PAN BEST DAMN JALAPENO POPPER HASH BROWN CASSEROLE RECIPE

One Pan Best Damn Jalapeno Popper Hash Brown Casserole Recipe image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 to 8 slices thick-cut bacon ((more it you prefer))
1 small onion (diced (about 1/2 cup))
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 medium jalapenos (seeded and diced)
16 ounces shredded hash brown potatoes
8 ounces cream cheese (cut into cubes to melt faster)
2 and 1/2 cup grated cheddar Colby cheese mix ((You can use all cheddar or other favorite cheese))
2 cups heavy whipping cream ((whole, 2%, or 1% milk can be used))
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper

Steps:

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.