Ingredients
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20 oz shredded hash browns, thawed
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1 lb ground beef, cooked and crumbled
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¼ cup finely diced onion
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½ red bell pepper, diced
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½ green bell pepper, diced
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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8 large eggs
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1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk (or 1⅓ cups regular milk)
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½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
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½ tsp kosher salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Brown the meat: In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
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Combine base ingredients: In the baking dish, layer thawed hash browns, cooked beef, onions, red and green peppers, and 1½ cups of the cheese. Mix gently.
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Make egg mix: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, Italian seasoning (if using), salt, and pepper.
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Pour and top: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash brown mixture. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese over the top.
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Bake: Bake uncovered for 55–65 minutes, or until the center is set and top is golden.
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Cool and serve: Let rest a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.