Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole: A Delicious and Easy Recipe
This hearty breakfast casserole features layers of diced potatoes, ham, and cheddar cheese, all baked to perfection. It's a delicious and filling dish perfect for starting your day.
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine diced potatoes, cooked ham, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the green onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Pour the egg mixture over the potato and ham mixture, stirring gently.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and transfer the mixture into it, spreading evenly.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with remaining green onions before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider including bell peppers or mushrooms.