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The Best Breakfast Casserole

The Best Breakfast Casserole is a thick and creamy egg base with shredded potatoes, chunks of ham and flavorful cheese blends that bakes up in no time. Make ahead or enjoy the morning of during the holidays!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, casserole
Servings: 12 people
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces frozen shredded potatoes
  • salt and pepper
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cup half and half
  • 1 teaspoon season salt
  • 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese grated
  • 2 cup chopped ham Or your preferred meat, sausage would also be great

Instructions

  • Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Add the frozen and shredded potatoes to the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs together. Then add half and half, season salt, cheddar cheese, pepper jack, and chopped ham.
  • Pour over the top of the frozen potatoes. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 90 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Updated on December 7, 2019
Original Post on December 22, 2014

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 138mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 1mg

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