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Baked breakfast casserole in a glass dish.

Easy Ham and Egg Casserole

Samantha Erb
My ham and egg casserole is a hearty and satisfying breakfast dish that comes together with simple ingredients. I love serving it with hash browns, bacon, or a side of pancakes to make the meal complete. Best of all, it takes only 10 minutes to prepare before popping it into the oven!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Breakfast Ideas
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 386 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked ham cubed
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 24 ounces frozen hash browns
  • 1 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional

  • green onions chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray, then add the frozen hash browns to the bottom of the dish.
  • Chop the bell pepper into small pieces. Sprinkle the cubed ham and bell peppers on top of the hash browns.
  • In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and then whisk in the milk, salt, and pepper. Incorporate ½ of the cheese. Set it aside.
  • Pour the egg mixture over it and top the casserole with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake it uncovered for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden and the middle is set. Top with green onions, if desired.

Notes

  • Don’t skimp on the spray when preparing the baking dish. It’s essential in preventing the ham and cheese egg bake from sticking to the pan.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded cheese, as it melts better.
  • Garnishing it with green onions is one of my favorite ways to elevate the casserole.
  • Mix the eggs gently. Over whisking the eggs will make them dry or tough.
  • Be careful not to over bake. Letting the eggs cook for too long will result in a rubbery texture.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 319mgSodium: 964mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1155IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 287mgIron: 3mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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