Breakfast Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Casserole
This Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Casserole is an easy-to-make recipe for feeding a crowd during holidays. Perfect for brunch.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 173kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 20 ounces package frozen hash brown potatoes
- 8 ounces cooked diced ham Or cold cuts, bacon, sausage, etc.
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (See notes for substitutions)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish and set aside.
- Combine thawed hash browns, ham, ½ cup cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl.
- Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and milk until smooth, and pour the mixture over the hash brown combination.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Video
Notes
- Cheese Options: Besides cheddar, try Gruyere, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack.
- Meat Variations: Substitute ham with bacon, sausage, turkey ham, or cooked chicken.
- Potato Prep: Thaw frozen hash browns before use to ensure even cooking.
- Add-In Suggestions: Enhance with green onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, onion powder, or garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Baking Tips: Preheat your oven as specified and bake until the top is golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg