Description
This breakfast casserole is the perfect dish to start your day off right! It features layers of crispy hash brown potatoes, a creamy and cheesy egg mixture, and your choice of savory ham, sausage, or bacon. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this casserole is not only easy to make but also highly customizable. Prepare everything the night before to wake up to a stress-free and delicious breakfast!
Ingredients
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Base Layer
- 24 ounces frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Egg Mixture
- 12 large eggs
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
Add-in
- 2 cups chopped ham, sausage, bacon, or preferred meat
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish and hash browns
Spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add the frozen shredded hash brown potatoes to the bottom of the prepared dish. Season the potatoes evenly with salt and pepper for flavor. - Mix the egg mixture
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until fully beaten. Then pour in the half and half and stir in the seasoned salt. For added creaminess and flavor, mix in the shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheeses before finally folding in the chopped meat of your choice. - Assemble and refrigerate
Pour the prepared egg and cheese mixture evenly over the hash browns in the baking dish. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or leave it overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together and makes the casserole easy to bake the next day. - Bake and garnish
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the casserole uncovered for 60-75 minutes until the edges turn golden-brown, and the center is set. Remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is make-ahead friendly; you can refrigerate the casserole overnight before baking.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with vegetables like diced bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 336
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 625mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 231mg
