Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
This layered breakfast dish will impress even the harshest food critics. A simple recipe, the Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole combines classic breakfast ingredients to create a delicious morning meal. The casserole has a base of shredded hash brown potatoes covered by layers of cheese, onion, and ham. After the casserole has been assembled, let it bake in the oven for an hour. A relatively quick recipe, it's easy to whip up this casserole on a weekend morning. Try bringing it to a brunch get-together and watch as your friends devour this creation!
Serves6
Preparation Time30 min
Cooking Time1 hr
Cooking MethodOven, Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) ham steak, diced
- 1 (20-ounce) bag shredded hash brown potatoes (3 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 4 ounce sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 egg
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Layer half of the potatoes in an 8 x 8 inch baking dish or 2-quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray. Top with half of the onion, half of the ham, and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, salt, and pepper - pour over casserole.
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Cover dish with foil, and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for 5 more minutes, or until top is browned and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.