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.
Watch the step by step video for this Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe below.
Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe
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.
Heidi says
I added 1 tsp ground mustard and 1/2 tsp black pepper. I also added onion, green onion, and red pepper. This recipe is delicious! Finally a breakfast casserole that the whole family loved. Thank you!
Shana says
I wish I saw this comment earlier, will try this next tine.
Thiago Silva says
Whooping doo!
Nikki says
I have made this several times and everytime I visit my best friend, they made sure they have the ingredients so I can make it for them!!!
Smath says
I halved the recipe, and it still turned out great! I used gruyere cheese and substituted half of the hash browns with riced cauliflower. Took the advice of another reviewer and browned the hash browns and cauliflower a little and added a tbsp of onion powder before mixing it with the ham and cheese. Also added a pinch of cayenne to the egg mix. I would have totally gone with the potatoes O’Brien others have mentioned, but that’s a hard no from my husband. It’s good enough for me that I could sneak in the cauliflower!
Susanna Buck says
This is great! I made 2/3 of a recipe. I used bacon instead of ham. I also put in 2 chopped apples instead of the vegetables. Oh and 1/4 cup of maple syrup to sweeten it. I left out the salt and pepper. Thanks for the recipe. It was delicious.
Nicole says
My go to recipe. Works out great. I’ve also done with with bacon insteadve ham.
Hannah. says
Did you cook the bacon first or just cut up raw bacon?
Sarah says
Cook it first
Nicole says
Delicious and easy breakfast casserole. Not too bad calorie-wise either.
Ronny says
After mixing all the ingredients can you freeze it are should you cook it first then freeze it are can you not freeze it at all
Mary says
I make and freeze this unbaked to take to the beach every summer for the first mornings breakfast. My whole family love this casserole.
Mary says
I also substitute jimmy dean precooked sausage crumbles for the ham.
Donna Loy says
where do you find the Jimmy dean pre cooked sausage crumbs at the store guess in the frozen dept, correct
Brittany F. says
find it in the fridge section near the raw bacon and sausage
Camille says
How long do you cook this after it is frozen?
Nicole Taylor says
Hey Mary, do you just thaw and bake as directed? Thanks!!
Shay says
Can I leave out the hash browns?
Gigi says
If you leave out the hash browns, you have quiche 🙂
Lavonne Lemler says
Awesome recipe —- definitely a keeper! Easy, fast and delicious! As someone suggested above, I added onion, red and green pepper, used sausage rather than ham, and also halved the recipe, which was plenty for four healthy appetites with leftovers. Loved by all! Appreciate the great comments from all!
Sue P says
This is soooo good. I too added onions, bell pepper and Jimmy Dean sausage. A full YUMMY!
Barb Vallance says
Can you make this the night before
Kgrubb says
I made it the day before and it worked well. I kept the egg mixture separate until just before baking.
Martha Moriarty says
This is the best and the easiest breakfast casserole. We are also “breakfast for dinner” people so it makes a fantastic busy night dinner. I make it the night before and pull it out of the fridge in time for dinner the next day. I also add whatever diced vegetables I have around, a little hot sauce, or a variation on the cheese. We make it again and again
Katie says
Yum! My favorite breakfast ever! It’s a delicious lunch too! I love adding bacon. Mmm… so good!
Donnd says
I use hot sausage .red peppers and Spanish onion it is delicious
Maria says
This is a super easy, super delicious recipe. I fed 6 adults and had leftovers to spare. The only thing I did different was add green onions (personal preference). I wondered about browning the hash browns but I ran out of time, you absolutely do not need to brown them. Just follow the directions. This is a keeper. Thank you!
Michele says
Can you substitute with cubed hash browns instead of shredded?
Johanna says
Easy and delicious.
Missy says
Simple and easy. As others, I halved the recipe and also added red peppers, a dash of dried mustard and a small amount of onion flakes. I did use ham, but will try again with sausage and/or bacon. Thank you.
Sharon Schwan says
excellent flavor and so easy to make
Kathy says
I used 1/1 and 1/2 an the eggs did not come out fluffy. I always use 1/2 and 1/2 in scrambled eggs and they are delicious. Could this be the reason the eggs did not set up properly?
Laurie Kelly says
I doubled the batch and served it in a chafing pan for Bosses day at work today. Everyone has raved how good it was. Now I’m sharing the recipe and they will know how easy it was:)
Made it the night before and I used Jimmy Deans precooked breakfast meat mix with extra cubed ham.
Barb says
I halved the recipe and made it as written. It served 4 adults with leftovers. Delicious! I love the trifecta of fast, easy, and good. Will definitely make again. Thank you!
Ann S. says
Use cooked sausage instead of ham & saute a small onion & add. Bake as directed. Makes a great filling for breakfast tacos. Serve with flour tortillas and salsa.
Pat says
Can you cook it the day before then heat up in microwave early next morning for deer hunters?
Erin says
Easy, delicious and very adaptable to use sautéed vegetables instead of ham!
Kgrubb says
I made a double batch: the first batch I baked that morning and it tasted like… well, hash browns. The egg sort of blended in and disappeared. The ham and cheese flavors came through somewhat but since the egg made the dish wet it tasted like soggy ham and cheese hash browns.
The second batch was left separate for the next day. I was planning to mix the prepared egg into the prepared cheese/ham/hash right before baking. I ended up baking the hash browns as they were and cooking the eggs up separately. Yes it’s an entirely different dish but it solved the problem. Second attempt was tasty.
LAURIE says
I made this twice now and both times the center does not cook, I dont know what I’m doing wrong
Sharon Gott says
Should the hash browns be thawed before using?
Betsy Rahn says
Loved this recipe! Was looking for something easy to make for Christmas brunch – found it!! I made half the dish with ham cubes, and half with sausage – also added chopped bell pepper and onion. Made it yesterday to make sure I liked it – did not want to chance ruining brunch if I did not like it. Hope the rest of my family enjoys as much as I did.