Description
Crispy cheesy hashbrown breakfast casserole with ham brings savory morning comfort to your table. Weekend brunch crowds will devour this hearty, golden-brown dish packed with melted cheese, tender potatoes, and smoky ham pieces.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Cheese:
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
Starch Base:
- 1 (30 ounces / 850 grams) bag frozen hashbrowns, thawed
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a uniform base layer of frozen hashbrowns across the entire surface of the baking dish, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Distribute chopped ham pieces generously over the hashbrown foundation, followed by a liberal sprinkling of shredded cheese to provide rich flavor and texture.
- Combine eggs with milk in a mixing bowl, incorporating salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to develop a well-seasoned liquid mixture.
- Carefully pour the seasoned egg mixture across the casserole, allowing it to seep between the hashbrowns, ham, and cheese for maximum flavor integration.
- Position the baking dish in a preheated oven set at 375°F (190°C), allowing the casserole to bake until the eggs are completely set and the surface achieves a golden-brown coloration, approximately 40-45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and permit the casserole to rest briefly, enabling the ingredients to settle and making it easier to slice and serve.
Notes
- Customize the hashbrowns by using fresh or frozen varieties for different textures and convenience.
- Swap ham with bacon, chicken, or turkey for alternative protein options that suit different dietary preferences.
- Reduce cheese quantity for a lighter version or use low-fat cheese to make the dish more diet-friendly.
- Add extra vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms to boost nutritional value and create more complex flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg