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Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked ham, chopped or 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled
  • 1 bag (24 oz) shredded hash browns, frozen 
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 12 large eggs 
  • 2 cups milk, 2% or whole 
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or your favorite spice blend
  • 1 ½ cups mild cheddar cheese, grated,
  • ½ cup monterey jack cheese, grated

Serving options

  • Chives
  • Parsley 
  • Fresh fruit

Instructions

  1. Cut ham and set aside. Or if you are using sausage, cook and drain, set aside 
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F  **see notes for make ahead 
  3. Spray a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray
  4. Add frozen hash browns to pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper 
  5. In a large bowl whisk together eggs and milk 
  6. Seasoning with Italian seasoning 
  7. Stir in cheddar cheese and monterey jack cheese
  8. Stir in ham 
  9. Pour over frozen hash browns 
  10. Bake uncovered for 55-65 minutes or until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean 
  11. Allow to set for 5-10 minutes before serving
  12. Serve with toppings of your choice 
  13. Store leftovers in refrigerator 

Notes

Make Ahead: Spray a piece of foil lightly with cooking spray to prevent cheese from sticking. 

Cover the casserole and place in the refrigerator overnight. 

To cook, set on counter for 30 minutes

Preheat oven and bake per instructions above