Easy Breakfast Casserole has hash browns, ham, cheese, and eggs. This hash brown breakfast casserole can be made overnight. Perfect for a Holiday breakfast!
What makes this hash brown casserole easy?
Seriously, it took me longer to preheat my oven than it did for me to prepare this egg casserole. I used frozen hash browns, shredded cheese, and cubed ham. So, the only real prep work that I had to do was crack open the eggs.
This casserole will feed a crowd. It makes 12 portions.
It would be perfect around the holidays since you only need to spend about 5 minutes in the kitchen putting it together. Then, just let it bake.
How to make Breakfast Casserole:
*Note: The full printable recipe card is at the bottom of this post.
- In a large bowl, add frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes.
- Add chopped ham and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix well. Then, pour into a baking dish.
- Add 12 eggs to a large bowl (use the same bowl from the first step).
- Add milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk together.
- Pour the eggs over the hash brown, ham, and cheese.
- Bake.
How to make Overnight Breakfast Casserole
- Assemble the breakfast casserole according to the directions.
- Cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Remove plastic wrap and bake.
What to serve with this Egg Casserole:
- Crock Pot Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole from Amanda’s Easy Recipes
- To Go Baked Oatmeal with your Favorite Toppings
- Tropical Green Smoothie
- Banana Peanut Butter Oat Muffins
- Honey Lime Fruit Salad from Cooking Classy
I always put salsa on my eggs. So, I serve salsa with this recipe. Hot sauce and sour cream would be good too.
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Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe
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Ingredients
- 24 oz. frozen hash browns -about 8 cups
- 16 oz. cubed ham
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese -shredded
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup milk -I used skim
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the frozen potatoes, ham, and cheese to a large bowl. Toss to combine. Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, salt, and pepper (I use the same bowl from step 1).
- Pour the egg mixture over the hash brown mixture. Pat everything down with the back of a wooden spoon.
- Bake for one hour, uncovered. The center should be set and the edges should be golden brown.
Overall this is pretty good! I assembled mine the night before and put it in the fridge. I thawed the potatoes out first, added some garlic powder, ended up increasing the temp to 375 halfway through, and cooking it for about 1hr 20min. Could probably cook at at 375 the whole time to make sure the center cooks in time. I think it could use some personalization depending on your tastes. More spices, veggies, different meat, different cheeses, etc. It could be really fantastic depending on how you change it! Enjoy!
This was amazing I used Taylor’s ham and Monterrey pepper jack chees with regular shedder.
Excellent
Won’t the frozen hash browns make this dish “watery & runny ” when the hash browns thaw, if prepared overnight? *Otherwise, sounds & looks fantastic!*
I put mild sausage, Canadian bacon and 8 oz of cubed country ham and put the sharp cheddar cheese on 30 minutes after cooking. Was delicous and full of flavor!!
5 stars! This has been my go to dish when I don’t have time to make a big breakfast or it’s my turn to bring something yummy to a breakfast gathering. It’s easy and delicious. My family and friends love it!
Made this for a breakfast tailgate and everyone loved it. I’ll definitely make it again. I would probably add onion powder and garlic powder the next time. I made it exactly as the recipe this first time.
I made this dish and was delish. I too used a wider hash brown potato. We loved it thanks!
I couldn’t find cubed ham at my grocer so I bought a package of mild sausage, cooked it, and mixed it in with the hash browns and cheese. It was delicious!
Delicious! Makes a massive amount. Perfect for a large family or a potluck breakfast!
Can you cut the recipe in half? Would that reduce cook time? I only need to feed three people and don’t want leftovers as we will be traveling. Thanks!
This was delicious and, as you promised, so easy to make. Thank you very much!
Super easy! I used bacon crumbles as that was what I had on hand, and added onion.
I have frozen my cooked egg casserole in slices, put in baggies, and it is great for breakfast on the go! Can grab one or more slices at a time. Re-heat in the microwave for about 1 min or so.
This is a great idea! Did you cook it first and then cut it into slices and froze it?
Can this egg casserole be placed in the freezer after baking?
I’ve made this twice in a week. Took it for a potluck at work and everyone loved it. I am curious if anyone has freezed it. Using as meal prep this week.
A few previous comments have said yes, it can be frozen.
Can leftovers be frozen ?
Yes, for you to 2 months
Yes, in fact I will sometimes prepare to have for individual servings for my husband as he eats a bigger daily breakfast than I.
Can you prepare it the night before and let it sit in frig over night?
I always prepare mighty before…
I use sausage instead of ham, as well.
I absolutely love this recipe! I’m vegetarian, so I don’t eat it, but I make it frequently for the residents of the group home I work at. It’s so easy and the guys love it. I usually put the eggs and milk in a blender to speed up the process and then just pour from the blender over the meat and potatoes. I’ve also made it with sausage in place of the ham.
IS The sausage supposed to Be browned or mixed in cold?….
I’m supposing you would cook and drain it first. Most similar recipes I’ve used called for browning it first. Seems it might be too greasy if added raw and the grease soaked into the filling.
Yes
Precook the sausage and drain before putting it in the casserole. It will be delicious but with a higher fat and calorie count.
I always brown and drain my sausage
Was Delicious! Highly recommend topping with salsa when serving
I make this often but I use tater tots..( just enough to cover the bottom of the pan)…and I add a little onion and chopped green pepper. We love it!! I assemble it the night before and cover it with foil….keep overnight in the frig. and let it sit on the counter for about 15 min before baking. Some fresh fruit and biscuits rounds it out for a wonderful weekend brunch!
Do you cook the tater tots first?
I’m sure you wouldn’t want to cook the tater tots first.
Do you cook the onions and green peppers?
Hello, my family and I like to eat this for breakfast and dinner. Super yummy! Can this recipe be put in the freezer after it has been baked?
Yes for up to 2 months
Yes I have made and froze to eat at a later date & was perfect as the one made fresh.
I usually reduce the milk to a half cup and add one cup of sour cream. I love how it tastes when sour cream is added before baking. I also toss in some lightly sauted diced mushrooms red, green and yellow peppers because it adds color to the dish. Food always look colorful at my house! You may want to save some of the cheese until the casserole is almost done cooking. Spread it on about 5 minutes before your timer sounds and enjoy. This is a fabulous recipe and we’ve used it for family brunches many times then enjoyed any leftovers for lunch or a quick dinner. Now that’s a versatile dish!