Bacon and Cheese Hash Brown Casserole

1: Preheat your oven to 400° F.

2: Heat your skillet to medium high heat and cook your bacon. Remove from the pan and keep the grease.

3: Add diced onions to the same pan and sauté until translucent, then set aside.

4: In a bowl, combine cream, half and half, cream cheese, half of the bacon, and all of the onions.

5: Add all of your seasonings and half of the cheese, then mix everything together using a whisk.

6: Spread melted butter on the edges and bottom of a cast iron skillet.

7: Add half of the hash browns to the bottom of the skillet, followed by half of the mixture. Repeat this process, finishing with the mixture on top.

8: Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon on top.

9: Cover with foil and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until bubbly.

10: For the last 5 minutes, set your oven to low broil to finish off the top.

11: Let your casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving.