Description
This savory breakfast casserole features crispy hash browns, smoky ham, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese, making it a perfect hearty dish for family brunch or weekend mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups frozen hash browns (thawed)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt butter or heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish over medium heat.
- Add diced ham, bell pepper, and onion; sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Spread thawed hash browns evenly over the ham and vegetable mixture.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash browns in the skillet.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until eggs are set and cheese is melted and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly, then slice or scoop onto plates.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg