Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Brunch Bake

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ByMelissa September 10, 2017November 18, 2023

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Easy Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Brunch Bake Recipe

When I think of breakfast and brunch for a group I can’t help but think quiche and casseroles. These are the types of dishes I typically make on special occasions when entertaining or holiday breakfasts. My Asiago Cheese and Italian Sausage Casserole is always a crowd favorite and my Giddy Up and Go Breakfast Cobbler is epic. Not because it’s fancy, but quite the opposite, I think it’s because it’s delicious and made with easy-to-find ingredients. I mean, who doesn’t love anything made with biscuits? There’s love and comfort in every bite. How to make easy Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole:

Hash Browns – Onepackage frozen O’Brien Hash Brown Potatoes with Onion and Peppers.
Ham Fully cooked boneless ham steak OR 2 cups cubed holiday ham.
Cheese – Shredded pepper-jack cheese, cheddar cheese or colby jack cheese. Grated Parmesan cheese.
Eggs – Ten large eggs.
Milk – Half and half, whole milk or light cream.
Mix – ins – Green onions.
Dairy – Sour cream OR plain Greek yogurt,plus additional for serving.
Seasonings – Garlic salt, freshly ground black pepper,ground mustard, nutmeg and onion powder
Butter – Salted or unsalted butter.

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How to Make the Best Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Brunch Bake Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Brunch Bake: O’Brien hash brown potatoes, cubed ham, large eggs, shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese, green onions, half and half, garlic salt, black pepper, onion powder, ground mustard nutmeg and melted butter.
Kitchen tools you’ll need: A large bowl, sharp knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, cheese grater, large spoon or spatula for stirring and a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
To keep this brunch bake simple I begin with frozen O’Brien potatoes. These are simply country style hash browns with green and red bell peppers and onion already in the mix making prep a cinch.
You can use any cubed ham for this recipe. Leftover holiday works for a round two meal, too!
If you’re unable to find O’Brien hash browns, can easily adapt and add diced red and green bell pepper to plain classiccubed hash browns.
I use pepper jack cheese in this recipe. You can adapt using cheddar, Colby, mozzarella, Gruyere or any cheese you enjoy in the same amount.
I really love the rich texture that sour cream and Greek yogurt lends to the egg custard. In a pinch, either will work.
Bake this cheesy goodness until the top is buttery and the cheese is golden then allow a few minutes of stand time, before cutting into squares and enjoy.
Store baked Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Brunch Bake covered and chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in single servings in the microwave or in a 350°F covered with aluminum foil just until heated through.

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More Easy Breakfast Casseroles to Make

Breakfast style meals are popular at our house any time of day. We love Sausage Gravy and Biscuits as much for supper as we do for breakfast. More delicious breakfast and brunch casserole you may also like to make:

Skip the pastry and enjoy a potato crust in this recipe for Canadian Bacon Hash Brown Quiche.
This overnight Sausage Breakfast Casserole is bound to become a family favorite.
Decadent Praline Pecan French Toast Casserole.
Southern Grits and Greens Casserole make an ideal side dish for any meal.
Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole is drizzled with an easy blender Hollandaise sauce.
We like to drizzle this Ham and Swiss Brunch Casserole with maple syrup.

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Prep Time10 minutes mins

Ingredients

1 28 oz package frozen O'Brien Hash Brown Potatoes with Onion & Peppers thawed
1 lb fully cooked boneless ham steak, cubed
3 cups shredded pepper-jack cheese divided (Or your favorite cheese)
3 medium green thinly sliced green onion plus additional for garnishing
10 large eggs
2 cups half and half
1/2 cup sour cream OR plain Greek yogurt plus additional for serving
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp butter cubed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
Spread the frozen hash browns in a single layer on a paper towel lined sheet pan. Thaw completely then dab with another paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Arrange in the bottom of the baking dish.
Arrange ham over the potatoes and sprinkle with green onions and 3/4 cup shredded cheese.
In a medium-size mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, half and half, sour cream (or yogurt), Parmesan, garlic salt, pepper, mustard, onion powder and nutmeg.
Pour the custard evenly over the ingredients in dish. Top with remaining 3/4 cup shredded cheese. Dot the top with butter.
Bake for 1 hour or until set when gently shaken. (Check at 45 minutes and lay foil on top to prevent over browning, if needed)
Rest on the counter for 20 minutes, cut into squares and serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions, if desired.

Notes

This dish may be fully assembled, covered and chilled overnight. Bring to room temperature prior to baking.

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