Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Brunch Bake

Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Brunch Bake is the ultimate comfort food for any meal of the day. This easy breakfast casserole combines crispy hash browns, savory diced ham, and melty shredded cheese, all baked together in a rich, creamy egg custard. Perfect for weekend brunch, holiday mornings, or even breakfast-for-dinner, this crowd-pleasing dish is hearty, satisfying, and guaranteed to have everyone coming back for seconds.

Easy Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Brunch Bake Recipe

When it comes to feeding a crowd on busy mornings or special occasions, I always turn to hearty quiches and comforting breakfast casseroles. These make-ahead dishes are perfect for holiday breakfasts, weekend brunches, or anytime you’re entertaining guests. My Asiago Cheese and Italian Sausage Casserole is always a crowd-pleaser, and my Giddy Up and Go Breakfast Cobbler is a true fan favorite, not because it’s fancy, but because it’s simple, satisfying, and made with easy-to-find ingredients. After all, who doesn’t love a dish made with fluffy biscuits or crispy hashbrowns? There’s real comfort, and love, in every bite of this classic hashbrown breakfast casserole.

Checkout this quick list of ingredients you’ll need to make easy Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Hash Browns – One package frozen O’Brien Hash Brown Potatoes with onion and peppers.
• Ham – Fully cooked boneless ham steak OR 2 cups cubed leftover holiday ham.
• Cheese – Shredded pepper-jack cheese for a spicy flavor and finely grated Parmesan cheese.
• Eggs – Ten large eggs bind the potato filling so it’s sliceable.
• Liquid – Half and half thins the egg custard.
• Onion – Green onions for a mild onion flavor.
• Dairy – Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt gives the egg mixture a creamy texture.
• Spices – Garlic salt, freshly ground black pepper, ground mustard, nutmeg and onion powder
• Butter – Salted or unsalted butter for a rich taste.

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

• Thaw Hash Browns – 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. This happens fairly quickly.
• Heat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13×9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Layer Ingredients – Arrange hash browns in the bottom of the prepared dish. Top with ham, green onions and cheese.
• Make the Egg Custard – Whisk together the eggs, half and half, sour cream (or yogurt), Parmesan, garlic salt, pepper, mustard, onion powder and nutmeg.
• Transfer to Dish – Pour the egg custard evenly over the ingredients in dish. Top with cheese and butter.
• Oven – Bake per the cooking time in the recipe until the center is set when gently shaken.
• Stand Time – Rest on the counter for 5-10 minutes,then serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Brunch Bake

• A large mixing bowl and whisk to make the egg custard.
• Sharp knife and chopping board.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Cheese grater for freshly grated cheese.
• Large spoon or spatula for stirring.
• 13×9-inch baking dish.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions for Egg Bake with Hash Browns and Ham

• Hashbrowns – 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 plain hash browns, if preferred.
• Ham – You can use any cubed ham for this recipe. Leftover holiday ham works wonders for a round two meal, too! You could also replace the ham with bacon or cooked breakfast sausage.
• Garlic Salt – You can use 1 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1-2 teaspoons garlic powder or granulated garlic.
• Add Bell Peppers – If you’re unable to find O’Brien hash browns, can easily adapt adding diced red bell pepper and green bell pepper to classic cubed hash browns. You could also add jalapeno pepper for spice.
• Cheese – I use pepper jack cheese in this recipe for a hint of spice. You can adapt using sharp cheddar cheese, colby jack cheese, mozzarella, swiss, gruyere or any flavor of cheese that you enjoy.
• Sour Cream – I really love the rich texture that sour cream lends to the egg custard. In a pinch, you could use plain Greek yogurt, either will work.
• Stand Time – Once baked, allow the casserole to sit for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving. It will give you the cleanest slices.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store leftover Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Brunch Bake covered with foil, plastic wrap or in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat individual servings in the microwave or in a preheated oven 350°F covered with aluminum foil just until heated through.
• Freezer – You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

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:

• This overnight Sausage Breakfast Casserole is bound to become a family favorite.
• Decadent Praline Pecan French Toast Casserole.
• Canadian Bacon Quiche with a shredded hashbrown crust.
• 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.
• Monte Cristo Casserole is rich and hearty dusted with confectioners sugar.
• Make brunch for everyone in one fell swoop with this Baked Omelet.
• We like to drizzle this Ham and Swiss Brunch Casserole with maple syrup.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• 13×9-inch Baking Dish
• Mixing Bowls
• Cheese Grater
• Measuring Set