Description
Wake up to the ultimate breakfast! This Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is the perfect mix of crispy hash browns, savory ham, and melted cheese. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and great for meal prep, it’s the ideal breakfast for busy mornings, family brunches, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz frozen hash browns, thawed and patted dry
- 6–8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced ham
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer hash browns evenly in the dish.
- Sprinkle ham and half the cheese over the hash browns.
- Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the hash browns, ham, and cheese.
- Top with remaining cheese for extra melty goodness.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Customization: Swap ham for bacon, sausage, or veggies for a personalized touch.
- Gluten-Free Option: Ensure all ingredients (like hash browns) are labeled gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~650mg
- Fat: ~20g
- Saturated Fat: ~8g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~18g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~18g
- Cholesterol: ~220mg
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