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The Best Breakfast Casserole

The Best Breakfast Casserole with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham

The Best Breakfast Casserole is a hearty dish filled with eggs, cheese, and your choice of meat, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 302 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • whisk
  • large bowl
  • Aluminum foil
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Ingredients
  

Potatoes

  • 24 ounces frozen shredded hash brown potatoes

Seasonings

  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Dairy

  • 12 large eggs
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 cups shredded pepper jack cheese

Meat

  • 2 cups chopped ham sausage, bacon, or preferred meat

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add frozen shredded hash brown potatoes to the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add half and half and seasoned salt, then whisk to combine. Stir in cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, and chopped ham.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the frozen hash browns. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 60-75 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Updated on March 4, 2025. Original Post on December 22, 2014.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 19gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 237mgSodium: 727mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 663IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Breakfast Casserole, Brunch Dish, Cheese Casserole, Egg Casserole, Hash Brown Casserole, Savory Bake
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