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    Hash Brown Crust Breakfast Casserole

    Published: Oct 1, 2018 · Modified: Nov 30, 2018 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Hash Brown Crust Breakfast Casserole -Wow your breakfast crowd with this hash brown crust breakfast casserole. Filled with ham, cheese, eggs and a hash brown crust.

    Piece of breakfast casserole on a plate

    When we were living in Connecticut, my girlfriends and I would try to get together for breakfast once a month while the kids were at school. I would always request that my friend, Kristen, make her hash brown crusted breakfast casserole. It is a mixture of cheese, egg, and ham, deliciousness. Now that we have moved, I always remember my friends and the laughs that we shared whenever I make this casserole.

    Tips for making Hash Brown Crust Breakfast Casserole

    You can use frozen or freshly shredded hash browns but the key is to remove as much moisture from the potatoes as you can. Once they are thawed, press them between paper towels to get rid of any excess water. After you place them in your pie dish, I recommend using the back of a measuring cup to push down the hash browns so that they are nice and flat.

    Hash browns in a pie plate with measuring cup

    I use this pre-diced ham but you can substitute:

    • deli ham
    • sausage
    • bacon

    You can also experiment with any vegetables that you enjoy. That is the great thing about this recipe, it is very customizable.

    You are going to love this recipe. It’s the perfect thing to make if you have friends over and want something a little more substantial than muffins. This is also a recipe I make over the holidays. It is just as easy to make 2 and then you can freeze one of them once it is baked.

    hash brown crust breakfast casserole. Filled with ham, cheese, eggs and a hash brown crust.

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    Hash Brown Crust Breakfast Casserole

    Hash Brown Crust Breakfast Casserole -Wow your breakfast crowd with this hash brown crust breakfast casserole. Filled with ham, cheese, eggs and a hash brown crust.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time50 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 301kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups shredded hash brown potatoes
    • 1/3 cup melted butter
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt -divided
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper -divided
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 3 eggs , beaten
    • 1 cup diced cooked ham
    • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1/2 cup milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    • Thaw hash browns and then use a paper towel to squeeze moisture out of the hash browns.
    • Place hash browns in a bowl and add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and garlic powder. Stir.
    • Press the hash browns onto the bottom and sides of 9 inch pie plate. Using the back of a measuring cup to press down and flatten the hash browns.
    • Drizzle melted butter over hash browns and bake for 25 minutes or until slightly browned.
    • In a bowl, combine ham, green onion, and cheese.
    • In a separate bowl, combine eggs, milk,1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
    • Once crust is ready, spread ham mixture on the bottom and then cover with egg mixture.
    • Reduce oven to 350 degrees. Bake casserole for 25 minutes or until cooked through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 9.4mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Bill

      March 03, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      I saw a similar recipe by Trisha Yearwood, but could not find it on the web. I tweeked this one to my taste. It came out great. The real test will be when my wife gets up. she’ll let me know if its any good.

      Reply
    2. Rich

      December 01, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      4 stars
      Mine turned out beautifully. Just for my personal taste I would cut the garlic in half and add at least one more egg. But great recipe, thank you!

      Reply
    3. Kimberly

      October 06, 2019 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      Made mine with already cooked hash browns, and bacon. Big hit with the family!

      Reply
    4. Connie

      December 21, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      I am looking forward to trying this. Can you make the crust the day before?

      Reply
      • heather

        December 23, 2018 at 8:25 pm

        Yes, I think you could make it the day before.

        Reply
    5. Becky

      October 08, 2018 at 3:16 am

      Do you need the salt? Isn’t the ham salty enough ? Just asking!

      Reply
      • heather

        October 08, 2018 at 10:36 am

        You can omit the salt if you like 🙂 I feel like the eggs can use a little seasoning but you can definitely change the seasoning to your taste.

        Reply
    6. Diana

      September 07, 2018 at 9:14 pm

      If frozen after cooked, what is the best way to reheat it?
      I love recipes that I can do ahead and that are good. This looks like one of those.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • heather

        September 09, 2018 at 4:10 pm

        Thanks Diana! I would recommend letting the casserole thaw and then baking until heated through.

        Reply
        • Diana

          September 09, 2018 at 7:30 pm

          Great-
          Have a great day!

      • Diana

        September 09, 2018 at 7:29 pm

        Great-Could I also assemble, freeze, thaw and then totally bake. It seems like I could. I should have asked both questions the first time.

        Have a great day!

        Reply
    7. Angela

      November 21, 2015 at 5:07 pm

      If I make and freeze this ahead of time. Does the hashbrown crust get soggy?

      Reply
      • heather

        November 27, 2015 at 7:20 pm

        No, your crust should be fine. Happy Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    8. Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy

      November 02, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love good hearty and filling breakfast casseroles! Your casserole looks perfect for a lazy Saturday/Sunday brunch! Delicious!

      Reply
      • heather

        November 02, 2015 at 10:53 pm

        Thank you! Yes, you can’t go wrong with a casserole 🙂

        Reply
    9. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health

      October 31, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      this is soo brunch friendly..i love the crispy crust.

      Reply
    10. Joy @ Joy Love Food

      October 31, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      I love breakfast casseroles, this looks so good, love the hash brown crust!

      Reply
      • heather

        November 02, 2015 at 10:53 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    11. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

      October 30, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      Oh that looks so good and comforting and perfect for a lazy late breakfast at the weekend with lots of coffee and the papers to read.

      Reply
      • heather

        October 30, 2015 at 6:05 pm

        I am ready for a lazy weekend!

        Reply
    12. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

      October 30, 2015 at 3:09 pm

      This looks delicious, I love the idea of a hash brown crust. And it’s so lovely to get together for breakfast once a month, really great tradition!

      Reply
      • heather

        October 30, 2015 at 6:05 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    13. Tina Marie

      October 30, 2015 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so scrumptious. I can’t wait to make this for a weekend brunch.

      Reply
      • heather

        October 30, 2015 at 6:04 pm

        Thank you! Enjoy!

        Reply
    14. Claudia | Gourmet Project

      October 30, 2015 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      it’s been years since I had hash browns… my next brunch is the perfect occasion for this recipe. thanks!

      Reply
      • heather

        October 30, 2015 at 6:03 pm

        Definitely time to have some hash browns 🙂

        Reply
    15. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

      October 30, 2015 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      This is such a yummy looking casserole. Perfect for breakfast or a brunch. I can see you getting together with friends and enjoying this. Thank you for such a great recipe.

      Reply
      • heather

        October 30, 2015 at 6:03 pm

        Thank you! Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    16. Sandhya

      October 30, 2015 at 1:23 am

      Wow! what a yummy casserole for breakfast! I especially like the hash brown crust!

      Reply
      • heather

        October 30, 2015 at 6:02 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply

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