Description
Savory cheesy hashbrown breakfast casserole with ham brings comfort to morning meals. Hearty layers of potatoes, eggs, and protein create a satisfying breakfast dish you can enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1.5 cups cooked ham, diced
- 4 cups frozen hashbrowns, thawed
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Liquid:
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create an even foundation of frozen hashbrowns across the entire bottom of the baking dish.
- Distribute diced ham uniformly over the hashbrown layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the ham, creating a rich and flavorful base.
- Whisk eggs with milk in a separate bowl, incorporating salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until thoroughly combined.
- Carefully pour the seasoned egg mixture across the casserole, allowing it to settle evenly between the hashbrowns, ham, and cheese.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the eggs are completely set and the top develops a golden-brown crust.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps the ingredients settle and makes serving easier.
- Slice into squares and serve warm, enjoying the harmonious blend of savory ham, melted cheese, and hearty hashbrowns.
Notes
- Swap frozen hashbrowns with freshly grated potatoes for a crispier texture and more authentic homemade feel.
- Choose low-fat cheese and lean ham to create a lighter, healthier version of this breakfast casserole.
- Prep ingredients the night before and refrigerate overnight to save morning cooking time and enhance flavor melding.
- Add diced bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition and vibrant color without changing core recipe structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg