This easy breakfast casserole with ham and cheese is so simple to make. Once you cut into the delicious layers and melted cheese you’ll want to make this your go-to breakfast every week.
Why this recipe works
Using diced ham and store-bought hash browns makes it very easy to make this breakfast casserole with ham and cheese. You’ll need just one bowl to prep the eggs and everything else is layered in a baking dish. Prepping the casserole ingredients takes all of ten minutes, but it does need 30-40 minutes in the oven. A little prep helps so the casserole is baking while you and your family are getting ready for the day.
This casserole is great for using leftover ham from the holidays. For Thanksgiving, we make this turkey hashbrown casserole the following morning and post Christmas or Easter, we whip up this ham and cheese version.
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
HASH BROWNS – Look for bags of refrigerated hash browns. Using pre-seasoned ones cuts down on the work. If you want to customize the flavors buy plain ones and put your spice cabinet to good use.
CHEESE – I prefer to buy blocks of cheddar of cheese and shred them myself using a food processor. Do this the same day you buy it and keep it in a zipper bag in the refrigerator. I find it melts better, but pre-shredded cheese works and makes it even easier.
HAM AND ADDITIONS– Look for it in the deli section at the store. The egg mixture has a little milk, salt and pepper, and some chopped parsley. Bell peppers are not included here, but they would be a great addition!
How to Make Breakfast Casserole
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- Preheat oven 350F.
- Spray an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray. Place the hash browns in an even layer in the baking dish. Top with the cheese and ham.
- Beat the eggs with the milk, seasonings, and parsley in a medium bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture over the ham, cheese, and potatoes.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the eggs are set. Let stand a few minutes before slicing.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Absolutely! You can bake it the night before and refrigerate it overnight. Quickly warm up individual slices the next morning and it will still taste delicious.
Seal the casserole with an air-tight lid or tightly covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen for 2-3 months.
Serving Suggestions
This easy breakfast casserole with ham, cheese, and potatoes is a fulfilling way to start the day. This breakfast casserole serves four. Casseroles are perfect for weekend mornings or holiday mornings, you just can’t go wrong!
A few simple additions like chopped onion, green pepper, and bacon would elevate this breakfast casserole even more, so feel free to experiment with what you like!
More Breakfast Recipes
- Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza
- Blueberry Breakfast Cake
- Ham and Broccoli Strata
- Tex-Mex Breakfast Bake
- Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
- Hashbrown Casserole
- Corned Beef Hash
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Breakfast Casserole with Ham and Cheese
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- Cooking spray
- 10 oz seasoned hash browns see note
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 oz ham diced
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk 2%
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp parsley fresh, chopped
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- Look for refrigerated shredded hash browns at the grocery store. If you can’t find them you can use frozen, but thaw them in the bag before using.
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350 degrees. Spray an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray. Place the hash browns in an even layer in the baking dish. Top with the cheese and ham.
- Beat the eggs with the milk, seasonings, and parsley in a medium bowl. Pour the egg mixture over the ham cheese and potatoes. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the eggs are set. Let stand a few minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
This post originally appeared on this blog on Aug 25, 2017 and has since been updated with new photos.
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Martha says
With foil wrap to bake or bake it uncovered? Tu
Amanda Formaro says
Bake it uncovered.
Sandy says
I like the small size of this one and how easy it looks to make. Thanks!
Bobbie says
Can I make this the night before and bake it in the morning?
Stela says
Great! Thank you, Amanda!
Erin Gennett says
Question: can the casserole be assembled the night before, left in the fridge over night, and put in to bake in the morning?
Stacey says
This breastfast casserole was so simple to make. Everyone in the family loved it. LOVE!
Mary T Ramey says
his was so easy and very tasty. LOVE!
Catherine says
Can we use regular potatoes and peel them and cut them into little cubes? It looks really good!
Amanda Formaro says
You probably could, but you might want to partially cook them first – either by boiling or microwaving.
Christina Caasi says
Ending 2020 needing a leftover ham recipe. Just made this for my family & even the kids loved it! I didn’t have frozen hashbrowns so I shredded potatoes, rinsed with cold water & pat dried before browning. Added diced onion in with hashbrowns. I wanted to add bell peppers but the kids would have turned their noses! Ty for sharing & Happy New Year!! 2021 here we come!!
Patricia Walls says
So Christina you fried the potatoes and onions before you put them into the 8×8” pan? Thank you for your response ahead of time!😘
Dgp says
Perfect! Great texture. Great taste. Great combination. Will be my basic egg casserole from now on!
William Gott says
Just made it this morning, and it was great! It was exactly what I was looking for, when I got the idea to make something.
Dorothy says
My son loved this. He even said the leftovers reheated were even better. A keeper I will make often.
Amanda Formaro says
So glad you loved it like we do!
Mona says
Can this casserole be prepped ahead, put in frig, then baked nthe next morning?
Cindy says
Made this on Christmas morning & it was amazing. Did just veggies, brocolli, red bell pepper & mushrooms, & a little bit of onion. Very easy & it was big hit with the family.
Amanda Formaro says
We had it Christmas morning too! So glad you loved it, thank you!
Liz S. says
Hi there! This may sound silly but if I add bell peppers do they need to be sautéed a little first or just add as is and bake? Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Amanda Formaro says
No they should be fine as long as they are cut up small. But it wouldn’t hurt to saute them either! :)
Linda McKenna Sivilich says
Easy to make. I substituted leftover pieces of white bread for some of the potatoes. Added some green pepper as well. Definitely a keeper. Thx
Amanda Formaro says
So glad you enjoyed it, thank you Linda!
Liz Griffore says
I have made the egg casserole above several times and any meat can be used,sausage is also great i use 10 eggs,one bag of hasbrowns and half a cup of milk in a 13 x9 pan..i also add a little onion an yes it freezes great.
MILLIE says
Yes to easy Amanda you has given me the greatest pleasures in cooking thank you
Roberta Redenbaugh says
Wondering if leftovers can be frozen and reheated at a later date. I am living alone and maybe would like a couple days in a row but not every day until it is gone. It does sound very yummy!
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Roberta! I haven’t tried freezing it, but I think it would be fine. I would let it cool completely, then wrap individual servings in plastic wrap or freezer paper. :)
Evelyn Hazzard says
Yum!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
I make one very similar and can attest to the fact that it is delicious. You have also reminded me that I should put one in the fridge for breakfast!