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.
Katie says
Can this be made the night before?
Amanda says
Assemble the breakfast casserole according to the directions.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate overnight.
Remove plastic wrap and bake
Mimi says
I’m trying to understand how 24 ounces equals 8 cups when a cup equals 8 ounces? Nice recipe btw.
Shannon P. Weimerskirch says
Hello Amanda- Great recipe. Kiddos love. The only thing I ever change is I add garlic, cheese and top with tomato based homemade salsa. Sometimes I give it a Mexican touch with Chorizo, jalapeño cheddar & a bit of fresh cumin, top with Sour Cream & Salsa… Really enjoy your recipes and website. Thanks so much friend..
Joan says
Pretty bland and unexciting. My family didn’t rave over this and neither did i. I would add green and red peppers and onions to give this more flavor.
Ginny Enfield says
This is the best casserole for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can mix different meat and cheeses. I have made it vegetarian with vegetables, but need to use vegetarian cheese, egg and milk. Hint. When using fresh vegetables I microwave them till tender. Then mix all together and bake one hour.
Taneisha says
Can I freeze this ?
Rhonda says
Could you use bacon instead of ham?
H says
Yes! I did and it was delicious!
Elizabeth Lee says
I Loved so many of your recipes . Plan to try all the ones I like just have to do them from my iPad . I’m a 76 yr old grandmother my 10 yr old granddaughter loves to cook & try different things . We’ll have a great time together with all these . Thank you.
H says
I made this with potatoes I cooked in my instant pot instead of frozen hash browns. I also used bacon instead of ham and sautéed gr pepper and onion. It is a very good dish.