Description
Ham and Potato Breakfast Casserole delivers pure comfort straight from your oven to the breakfast table. Hearty layers of crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and savory ham create a morning meal that feeds the whole family with zero fuss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes (thawed)
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced bell pepper (optional)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly mix 4 cups thawed hash brown potatoes, 2 cups diced ham, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup diced onion, and ½ cup diced bell pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk 6 large eggs in a separate bowl until smooth and light. Add 2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon paprika. Blend until completely combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the potato and ham blend. Stir gently to ensure every ingredient is evenly coated.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
- Sprinkle an additional ½ cup of cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 45-50 minutes, until the center is set and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Dice ham into uniform cubes so every bite has balanced flavor and texture.
- Shred cheese fresh from the block for better melting and more authentic taste compared to pre-shredded packages.
- Let casserole rest 10 minutes after baking to help set and make cutting easier, preventing messy serving.
- Swap ham for cooked bacon or crumbled sausage if preferred, keeping protein content consistent for a hearty breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg