Breakfast Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Casserole – The Bossy Kitchen (2024)

ThisHam and Cheese Hash Brown Casseroleis a hearty dish perfect for a filling breakfast and an ideal choice for effortlessly serving large groups on holiday mornings. Made with hash browns, ham, cheese, and eggs, this casserole is known for its rich flavors and is a favorite for its ease of preparation and satisfying taste.

❓ What is a Breakfast Hash Brown Casserole

The hashbrown casserole is a wonderful recipe for breakfast or brunch, combining savory ingredients like diced ham, shredded hash browns, eggs, milk, and cheese with various seasonings. Mixed in a baking dish and baked until the eggs are set, and the top is golden brown, it results in a cheesy, satisfying meal ideal for feeding large groups.

💝Why you will love this dish

• Ideal for Large Gatherings: This casserole is a fantastic choice for breakfast or brunch, especially when serving many people.
• Rich and Flavorful: Combines ham, hash browns, eggs, milk, and cheese, baked until golden and set.
• Customizable Recipe: Easily adaptable to include various ingredients according to your preferences.
• Holiday Favorite: Perfect for festive occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas, offering a delicious, hearty meal.
• Convenient Preparation: Can be made ahead and stored, reducing kitchen time on busy mornings.

📝 Key Ingredients

This dish uses simple ingredients that most people have in their homes.

• Hash browns: Frozen hash browns are available in most grocery stores. You can also use breakfast potatoes.
• Eggs: I used large eggs for this recipe.
• Ham: This is a great opportunity to use leftover ham. Black forest ham or other cold cuts work as well.
• Cheese: Sharp cheddar cheese is the preferred cheese here.
• Milk: Whole milk was my choice. You can also use low-fat or plant-based milk, like almond or rice.
• Salt and black pepperto taste, as everyone is different.

🔄Substitutions

• Cheese: Substitute sharp for mild cheddar cheese, Gruyere, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or a mixture of them.
• Ham: Substitute with cooked bacon, oven-roasted classic turkey ham, roast beef, bologna, prosciutto, Serrano ham, cooked sausages (like mild Italian or Kielbasa), cooked chicken or turkey, or breakfast sausage.

🌟Variations

You can add one or more of these ingredients:

• Green onions or regular onion
• Green bell pepper or red bell pepper
• Mushrooms
• Spices: onion powder, garlic powder

👩‍🍳 How to make this breakfast ham and cheese hash brown casserole

(scroll to the bottom of the article for detailed instructions on the printable recipe card)

Step 1.Preheat the oven to 350F and grease the pan: Use a nonstick cooking spray to grease a13×9″ baking dish. Set aside.

Step 2.Mix the dry ingredients: Grab a large mixing bowl and mix hash browns, chunks of ham (or the meat you chose for this recipe), ½ cup shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Spoon the mixture on the dishand set aside.

Step 3.Mix the wet ingredients: Beat eggs and milk until smooth in a separate bowl, and pour the egg mixture over the hash brown mixture.Top with the remaining cheese.

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Step 4.Bake: Bake this easy breakfast casserole in the preheated, uncovered, at 350F, for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown on top.

🍽️ How to serve this hash brown egg casserole

• Versatile Meal Options:
  • Perfect for breakfast with fresh fruit.
  • Great for lunch, accompanied by your favorite salad.
  • Suitable for a light dinner.
• Enhanced Serving Suggestions:
  • Offer a variety of toasted breads like whole grain or sourdough. English muffins are also great.
  • Set up a toppings bar featuring sour cream, salsa, chives, or hot sauce.
  • Pair with beverages such as coffee, tea, or fresh juices for breakfast or light white wine for dinner.

❄️ Storage Instructions

For storing the casserole, cool it at room temperature for 30 minutes, then cover or place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave portions for 1-2 minutes or bake the whole casserole at 350°F for 20 minutes.

For freezing, let the casserole cool, wrap it well, and freeze for up to 3 months.

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