Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 lb. frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
6 large eggs, divided
2 c. shredded cheddar, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 slices bacon
Freshly chopped chives, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 400° and grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together hash browns, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and season with salt and pepper. Step 2Transfer hash brown mixture to prepared baking sheet and, using your hands, pat into a circular crust. Bake until golden, 20 minutes.Step 3In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then chop. Step 4Top baked crust with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and crack remaining 4 eggs on top. Scatter bacon over everything and season with salt and pepper. Step 5Bake until egg whites are set but yolks are still slightly runny,
15 minutes. (If you prefer a less runny yolk, bake 18 to 20 minutes.) Step 6Garnish with chives and slice.
