Description
Hearty Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole with Ham brings comfort and flavor to morning meals. Layers of crispy potatoes, savory ham, and melted cheese create a satisfying breakfast that will energize you for the day ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 8 large eggs
- 1 (30 ounces / 850 grams) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Blend frozen hashbrowns with diced ham, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Crack eggs into a separate container and whisk thoroughly with milk, incorporating garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-combined.
- Carefully pour the seasoned egg mixture over the hashbrown and ham base, gently spreading to cover the entire surface of the casserole.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, monitoring until the eggs are completely set and the top develops a rich golden-brown crust.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps the ingredients settle and makes serving easier.
- Slice into generous portions and serve warm, garnishing with additional green onions if desired for a fresh flavor accent.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping ham with crispy bacon, turkey, or vegetarian sausage crumbles for variety and different flavor profiles.
- Enhance the dish’s nutrition by adding diced bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms to increase vegetable content and create more complex textures.
- Prepare the casserole ahead of time by assembling everything the night before and refrigerating, then bake in the morning for a stress-free breakfast experience.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by ensuring hashbrowns are certified gluten-free and using lactose-free cheese for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg