Description
Hearty hashbrown breakfast casserole with ham combines classic morning ingredients for a satisfying meal. Crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and savory ham create a comforting dish you’ll crave on weekend mornings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups frozen hashbrowns, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Liquid:
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set the oven to 375F (190C) for optimal preheating.
- Create an even base layer of thawed hashbrowns across the entire baking dish.
- Distribute diced ham and shredded cheese uniformly over the hashbrown foundation.
- Combine eggs, milk, and seasonings in a mixing bowl, whisking until thoroughly blended.
- Carefully pour the seasoned egg mixture across the casserole, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Transfer the prepared casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the eggs are completely set.
- Allow the casserole to rest and slightly cool for 3-5 minutes before cutting into servings.
Notes
- Customize the ham with bacon, sausage, or turkey for different protein preferences.
- Swap regular cheese with dairy-free alternatives for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Boost nutrition by adding spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms to increase vegetable content.
- Prepare the casserole night before and refrigerate, allowing flavors to meld and saving morning preparation time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg