Description
This Hash Brown Egg Casserole is a hearty and savory breakfast dish combining crispy hash browns, melted cheeses, leftover ham, and fluffy eggs. Baked to golden perfection, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd or preparing ahead for busy mornings.
Ingredients
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Hash Browns
- 8 precooked frozen hash brown patties (thawing is not necessary)
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 cups diced leftover ham (about 3/4 pound)
- 2 scallions, diced
Egg Mixture
- 9 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard (optional but recommended)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Arrange hash browns: Place all 8 frozen hash brown patties in a single layer at the bottom of the dish, covering the entire surface.
- Add toppings: Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheeses, diced ham, and diced scallions over the hash browns to ensure each serving gets a good mix of flavors.
- Make egg custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, ground mustard, and garlic powder until well combined and smooth.
- Pour custard: Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered hash browns, ham, and cheese, ensuring coverage across the casserole.
- Bake covered: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to set the eggs.
- Finish baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. This ensures a perfectly cooked interior.
- Cool and serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into portions. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped bell peppers or hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Using fresh cheese or additional herbs can elevate the flavor further.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
