Farmer’s Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Prep the night before, pop in the oven in the morning and it'll be an effortlessly gourmet morning!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
- ¾ cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1 cup deli honey ham diced
- ¼ cup green onions diced
- 4 eggs beaten
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Coat a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. An 8x8 or a cast iron skillet work great.
- arrange potates evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with Cheese, ham and green onions.
- In a bowl combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, in a 350 oven for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Make-Ahead Directions
- Prepare as above, cover;chill up to 24 hours bake uncovered for 50-55 minutes.
Notes
Can I make this ham & egg casserole ahead?
Yes - that is one of the best parts about this meal! You can make it 24 hours in advance - pop it in the fridge, and bake when ready.
Can I freeze this casserole?
A baked casserole may be frozen, up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake. To make ahead/freeze this casserole: you can freeze unbaked casserole up to 2 months.
How can I tell when it is cooked?
Bake until a thermometer inserted at the center shows 160° F or a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
How long do the leftovers last in the refrigerator?
Your leftovers will keep 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Individual servings can be reheated in the microwave.
What kind of pan should I make this in?
For this recipe you'll want to use a 2 quart baking dish. Options for this include an 8x8 pan (metal, glass, or aluminum), a 10 inch cast iron skillet, or 2qt casserole dish. If you'd like to double this dish - opt for a 9x13 pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 9.4mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 1.7mg