Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Meat recipes category.

Cheesy Bacon & Eggs Casserole Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated O'Brien hash brown potatoes
8 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 to 1 TSP hot pepper sauce, optional
2 cups shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese

Recipe Instructions:

Prepare campfire or grill for medium-high heat, using 32-36 charcoal briquettes or large wood chips.

In a 10" Dutch oven, cook bacon over campfire until crisp, stirring occasionally.
Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
Discard drippings, reserving 2 TBSPs in pan.

Carefully press potatoes onto bottom and 1 in.
up sides of Dutch oven.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cream and, if desired, pepper sauce until blended.
Pour over potatoes; sprinkle with cooked bacon and cheese.

Cover Dutch oven.
When briquettes or wood chips are covered with white ash, place Dutch oven directly on top of 16-18 briquettes.
Using long-handled tongs, place 16-18 briquettes on pan cover.

Cook 20-25 minutes or until eggs are completely set and cheese is melted.
To check for doneness, use tongs to carefully lift cover.
If necessary, cook 5 minutes longer.

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