Description
Whip up this hash brown egg casserole for a crowd-pleasing breakfast that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and fluffy eggs create a satisfying morning meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 precooked frozen hash brown patties
- 1.5 cups diced leftover ham
- 9 large eggs
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Seasonings and Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 scallions
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon dry ground mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and arrange 8 frozen hash brown patties across the bottom at 350°F.
- Distribute 1 & ½ cups diced ham evenly across the hash brown surface, covering every section.
- Sprinkle 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese over the ham layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Chop 2 scallions into thin rings and scatter them across the cheese layer for fresh brightness.
- Crack 9 large eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly with 1 cup whole milk.
- Season the egg mixture with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon dry ground mustard, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Pour the seasoned egg mixture slowly and evenly across the entire casserole, making sure it seeps between all layers.
- Place the dish in the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the center is completely set and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Thaw frozen hash browns completely and pat dry to prevent a watery casserole.
- Choose quality deli ham for better flavor and texture in the dish.
- Sharp cheddar adds more depth than mild cheese, giving the casserole a richer taste.
- Customize the recipe by swapping ham with bacon, turkey, or keeping it vegetarian with sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 337 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg