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Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Casserole

A comforting dish combining crispy hash browns, savory ham, and a creamy cheese base, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 bag (30 oz) frozen hash browns, thawed
  • 2 cups cooked ham, diced Use leftover ham for added flavor.
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Topping
  • ½ cup crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs For a crispy topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, diced ham, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped onion, melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is fully coated.
Baking
  1. Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
  2. Optional: Sprinkle crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs on top.
  3. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serving
  1. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness.

Notes

This casserole is versatile; consider adding vegetables, using different cheeses, or swapping out the meat to customize to your taste.