Description
Hearty cheesy hashbrown breakfast casserole with ham provides a comforting morning meal packed with flavor. Layers of potatoes, melted cheese, and savory ham create a satisfying breakfast you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups diced ham
- 4 cups frozen hashbrowns, thawed
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and thoroughly coat a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create an even base layer of frozen hashbrowns across the entire bottom of the greased dish.
- Distribute diced ham uniformly over the hashbrown foundation, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Generously scatter a portion of shredded cheese across the ham and potato layer.
- Combine eggs with milk in a mixing bowl, incorporating salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder through vigorous whisking.
- Gently cascade the seasoned egg mixture over the hashbrown, ham, and cheese layers, making certain complete and balanced distribution.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, creating a golden, melty crown for the casserole.
- Transfer the assembled dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a rich golden surface and firm center.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest and slightly cool for 5-7 minutes before slicing and serving to help set the texture.
Notes
- Make hashbrowns extra crispy by patting them dry with paper towels before layering, removing excess moisture ensures a perfect golden texture.
- Swap ham with turkey bacon or vegetarian sausage crumbles for dietary variations that keep the dish protein-packed and flavorful.
- Add diced bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition and color, creating a more balanced and vibrant breakfast casserole.
- Prepare the night before by assembling and refrigerating, then bake in the morning for a stress-free, delicious breakfast that saves morning cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg