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Ellie King

Hash Brown Egg Casserole

This Hash Brown Egg Casserole is so quick and easy using frozen hash brown patties! Prepare it the same morning or the night before. Great recipe for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 precooked frozen hash brown patties thawing is not necessary
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups diced ham
  • 2 scallions diced
  • 9 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard optional but recommended
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Arrange frozen hash brown patties in the dish, in a single layer.
  3. Sprinkle both cheeses, ham, and scallions evenly over the top of the hash browns.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, mustard, and garlic powder.
  5. Pour the custard evenly over the ham mixture.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes or until the edges are golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, then cut into portions and serve.

Notes

Use a different potato. Tater Tots can be used instead of the hash brown patties, but you'll need to cook the casserole for an additional 5-10 minutes. You can also opt to shred your own potatoes or buy refrigerated hash browns, but they will require pre-cooking, which does add an extra step.
Swap out the ham. Use up any leftover holiday ham or purchase a ham steak and dice it up in minutes. You could also swap out the ham for cooked crumbled sausage or bacon, or a combination. For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and replace it with sautéed vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
Try a different cheese. My family loves Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar, but you can swap these out for different cheeses. Pepper Jack would be delicious for some added heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 2mg