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Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Squeeze hash browns to remove as much moisture

Step 2

as possible. In a 9" pie plate, combine hash browns, butter and 1⁄4 teaspoon each

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salt and pepper. Press into the bottom

Step 4

and up the sides of the plate. Bake until

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golden brown around the edges, 30

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to 35 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F. While crust bakes, cook bacon

Step 7

in a large skillet over medium heat until

Step 8

crisp, 5 to 6 minutes; transfer to a paper

Step 9

towel–lined plate and let cool. Wipe out the skillet and heat oil

Step 10

over medium heat. Add onion and

Step 11

cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for

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6 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring

Step 13

occasionally, until tender and beginning

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to turn golden brown around the edges,

Step 15

5 to 6 minutes more. In a large bowl, whisk together

Step 16

eggs, sour cream, heavy cream,

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nutmeg, cayenne and 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt

Step 18

and pepper. Stir in bacon, onion,

Step 19

cheese and parsley. Spoon mixture

Step 20

into hash brown crust and bake

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until set and golden brown, 20 to 25

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minutes. Let rest for at least 10 minutes

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before serving.