🥔🧀 Ham, Potato & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
3–4 medium potatoes, diced small
1 cup cooked ham, diced
6–8 eggs
1–1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
½ cup milk or cream
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
1 tbsp oil or butter
Salt & pepper
Optional extras: bell peppers, green onions, garlic powder, paprika
Instructions (oven version)
Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F
Cook potatoes
Pan-fry diced potatoes in oil/butter until soft and lightly golden
Add ham + onion
Toss in ham (and onion if using). Cook 2–3 minutes
Whisk eggs
Beat eggs with milk, salt, pepper, and spices
Assemble
Spread potato-ham mix in a greased baking dish
Pour eggs over
Top with cheese
Bake
25–35 minutes, until set in the middle and golden on top
Rest 5 minutes before slicing
🍳 Stovetop / Skillet Version (faster)
Cook potatoes + ham in an oven-safe pan
Pour in eggs
Sprinkle cheese on top
Cover and cook on low 8–10 min
Optional: broil 2–3 min for melty top
🔥 Make It Next-Level
Add crispy bacon bits
Swap ham for turkey or sausage
Add spinach or mushrooms for balance
Use pepper jack cheese for a little kick
Want me to help you scale this up for a party tray or make a vegetarian version for the next get-together?
