The Best Breakfast Casserole
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4.6
The Best Breakfast Casserole
Description
The Best Breakfast Casserole begins by spreading frozen shredded hash brown potatoes evenly in a sprayed baking dish, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. A rich custard is prepared by whisking a dozen large eggs with half and half and a teaspoon of seasoned salt, to which shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheeses are added for flavor and creaminess. Chopped ham provides a savory meat component.
The egg and cheese mixture is poured over the frozen potatoes, allowing the liquid to reach beneath and around so the potatoes cook thoroughly as the casserole bakes. Covered with foil, the casserole is refrigerated for at least two hours or overnight, giving the flavors time to meld and the potatoes to soften within the custard.
When baked uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 to 75 minutes, the dish sets into a firm, sliceable breakfast casserole with melted cheese and tender potatoes. Optional garnishing with green onions adds mild onion notes and freshness. It makes a satisfying main dish for any breakfast or brunch setting.
This recipe was updated in 2025, reflecting ongoing refinements to the method or ingredients.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces hash brown potatoes frozen, shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 12 large egg
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 ½ cups pepper jack cheese shredded
- 2 cups ham sausage, bacon, or preferred meat, chopped
Instructions
- Spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add 24 ounces frozen shredded hash brown potatoes to the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 12 large eggs. Add 2 cups half and half and 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, then whisk to combine. Stir in 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese, and 2 cups chopped ham.
- Pour the egg mixture over the frozen hash browns. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 60-75 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions, if desired!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 237mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 727mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 663IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 282mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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