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Breakfast » Make Ahead Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Make Ahead Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Created by Amy Engberson 20 Comments

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Make Ahead Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is a hearty casserole that’s sure to make your mornings run smoother! You’ll need simple ingredients to make this casserole; frozen hash browns, diced ham (or any other breakfast meat), eggs, milk, and grated cheese! Assemble it the night before and all that’s left in the morning is popping it in the oven!

Make Ahead Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole with ham, cheese, eggs, and potatoes is a hearty overnight breakfast or brunch. www.littledairyontheprairie.com #breakfast #overnightbreakfast #hashbrowns #potatoes #ham #pork #Christmasbreakfast #casserole #makeaheadmeals

We’ve been told for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it’s also the most hectic meal of the day. I’m all over anything I can do the night before to make life easier in the morning. Just knowing breakfast is all assembled and hanging out in the fridge makes me sleep better!

Let’s talk about sleeping for a minute.

I’m one of the lucky ones that just can’t sleep past about 6:15 in the morning. There are so many nights when I climb under my covers and wish, and pray that I could sleep in just once. Just one time would be amazing! I turn my alarm off in hopes of waking up around 7:30 and feeling all sorts of rejuvenated.

Without fail, I roll over in the morning and peel my eyes open enough to see what time it is, and it’s always 6:15. Give or take 2 minutes! That’s right 6:17 makes you feel like a completely new woman!

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Mornings are the busiest time of the day!

Maybe part of the reason I can’t sleep is because I feel like I’m the ONE and ONLY person in this house that’s responsible to make sure everyone gets up, gets a lunch out of the fridge and thrown into a lunch box. It’s my job to toss breakfast on the table. And for some crazy reason it’s also my job to make sure everyone has a jacket, hat, backpack, books, homework, pencil, helmet for football practice, on and on.

I swear if I didn’t get my rear out of bed in the mornings and wake everyone up, they’d still be nestled under their covers at 9:00, unless they wanted to do something fun like go hunting. They always manage to hear their alarm clocks and jump right out of bed for early morning hunting trips.

Anyway, in an effort to make life easier in the mornings I always try to either make breakfast the night before, or at least have a game plan for the next day.

Make Ahead Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole with ham, potatoes, cheese, and eggs is a hearty, gluten free breakfast.

Easy Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes

Here are a few other super simple make ahead breakfasts you might fall in love with. They’re all hearty enough to fill up my hungry boys, which is really saying something!

  • Hot Breakfast Egg and Cheese Sliders
  • Breakfast Burrito Bowls
  • Freezer Breakfast Burritos
  • Ham and Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas

Make Ahead Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole with ham, potatoes, cheese, and eggs is a hearty, gluten free breakfast.

How to make breakfast ahead of time.

Making Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole ahead of time is really simple.

First, follow the directions to completely assemble the casserole. Then you  have three options.

  1. Bake immediately, then serve.
  2. Bake, cool. Refrigerate for later. Warm up single servings in the microwave as needed. This is a great option for those days when the whole family is running in different directions.
  3. Refrigerate. I usually refrigerate overnight. Bake an hour before you would like to serve the casserole.

Make Ahead Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole with ham, potatoes, cheese, and eggs is a hearty, gluten free breakfast.

Can I customize Make Ahead Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole?

Yes! Feel free to customize this casserole anyway you like!

My family loves it with browned and crumbled breakfast sausage. It’s also delicious with fried bacon, or a combination of any breakfast meats.

My mom adds green chilies to her breakfast casserole and my boys freak every single time! Add them if you’d like!

Of course you can top your casserole with your favorites. Sour cream, salsa, ketchup, parsley, or whatever you love.

Make Ahead Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole with ham, potatoes, cheese, and eggs is a hearty, gluten free breakfast.

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If you are the early bird at your house I sincerely hope you get to sleep in soon! No one can burn the candle at both ends forever without wearing down!

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Make Ahead Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Make Ahead Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is a hearty casserole with diced ham, plenty of gooey cheese, and frozen hashbrowns. It's super easy to make. Bake it and serve it, or refrigerate overnight and bake it in the morning!
4.15 from 21 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast, Breakfast Casserole, Cheese, Christmas Morning Breakfast, Ham, Hash Browns, Make Ahead Breakfast, Make Ahead Meal
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Author: Amy Engberson

Ingredients

  • 20 oz Hash Browns Frozen
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 cups ham diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, if you are baking casserole immediately.
  • Spray 9 x 13 pan with nonstick baking spray.
  • Spread hash browns evenly in baking dish.
  • Season with salt and pepper. I usually start with 1/2 tsp each, then adjust to taste.
  • Drizzle melted butter over hash browns.
  • Spread diced ham, or other cooked breakfast meat, over hash browns. Sprinkle grated cheese over potatoes.  Gently stir.
  • Whisk eggs. Add milk and whisk together. Pour egg mixture over hash browns. Gently stir.
  • Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 5-10 more minutes or until its bubbly and cooked through.

Directions for making ahead of time.

  • Assemble breakfast casserole. Cover with foil. Refrigerate. When you are ready to bake preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 55 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5-10 more minutes or until bubbly.
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About Amy Engberson

I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite. Read more...

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  1. Demeter says

    September 10, 2018 at 9:47 am

    Make ahead breakfasts are such a life saver! Gives me one less thing to handle in the morning.

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 13, 2018 at 12:12 am

      Anything to take one more thing off the to do list in the morning is a win in my book! Especially of it tastes like this!

      Reply
  2. Dee says

    September 10, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    5 stars
    I love making breakfast casseroles! Can’t wait to make this one!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 13, 2018 at 12:12 am

      Aren’t they the best? Especially when they are this cheesy!

      Reply
  3. Dan Zehr says

    September 11, 2018 at 3:04 am

    5 stars
    YUM! This looks so delicious! Is good food and this looks like one of the BEST!!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 13, 2018 at 12:14 am

      Thanks! My kiddos are always hungry in the morning and this casserole is hearty enough to fill them up!

      Reply
  4. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    September 11, 2018 at 5:05 am

    5 stars
    YUMMY!! I wouldn’t mind waking up to this!! It looks ahhmaaazing!!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 13, 2018 at 12:14 am

      Waking up is definitely easier when you know this casserole is happening!

      Reply
    • Holly says

      May 30, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner. We love breakfast for dinner. I was delish and will definitely be added to my favorite recipes. I used ham because that’s what we like the best a little less greasy than other meats. I added a little hot sauce to eggs for extra pizzazz.

      Reply
      • Amy Engberson says

        June 2, 2020 at 6:12 pm

        Mmmm! I love the idea of adding a little hot sauce! That would give it the perfect kick!

        Reply
  5. Jenn says

    September 11, 2018 at 7:29 am

    5 stars
    This hashbrown casserole is making me HUNGRY! It looks like easy cheesy comfort food and I need it!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 13, 2018 at 12:15 am

      Cheesy comfort food is always a good idea! We love it for Christmas breakfast!

      Reply
  6. Jamielyn says

    September 11, 2018 at 7:42 am

    5 stars
    So delicious! Perfect for weekend brunch when entertaining!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 13, 2018 at 12:15 am

      Yes! It makes entertaining so much easier since it can be made ahead of time! My favorite kind of meals!

      Reply
  7. Krista says

    September 11, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    I love when you can make breakfast ahead of time!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 13, 2018 at 12:16 am

      Isn’t it such a lifesaver! Mornings are busy enough without having to worry about breakfast!

      Reply
  8. Suzanne M. says

    October 29, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    Hi Amy,
    I’m trying out the breakfast casserole but didn’t see when/how to add the cheese. I just mixed it in, but I almost forgot it because I was following the instructions and didn’t see the cheese anywhere.
    I’m sure it will be great, looks yummy! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 5, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Good catch! I’ll go edit the directions right now. I mix the cheese in with the hashbrowns and meat. I hope you enjoyed the casserole!

      Reply
  9. Shannon Picard says

    September 17, 2020 at 9:07 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is delicious and easy to make! I used turkey sausage crumbles instead of ham and I added more eggs. It was amazing!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 22, 2020 at 10:10 pm

      That’s a great idea! Make ahead breakfasts are such a lifesaver!

      Reply
Hi I’m Amy! Welcome to my stinky farm life where my days are filled with chasing kids and cows! It’s all about simply delicious food around here! If you leave my house hungry…it’s your own fault! Read More..

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