Cook and crumble your bacon.
Stir together eggs and milk.
Combine the hashbrowns, green onions, salt, pepper and 7 slices cooked & crumbled bacon.
Add one cup of the cheddar cheese.
Pour egg and milk mixture over hashbrown mixture in a bowl and mix well.
Pour into a 9 inch pie plate.
Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes uncovered, or until casserole is set when you try and wiggle it and a toothpick comes out "clean"
Let the breakfast casserole sit for 5 minutes or so to let it harden up a bit.
Cut into wedges and serve - will serve 6-8 people.