Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp sliced green onions

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet or 9×13 baking dish.

2. 2

   Squeeze excess moisture from the thawed hash browns, then toss with melted butter, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Press into the pan to form a crust.

3. 3

   Bake the hash brown crust for 20 minutes, until edges start to crisp.

4. 4

   Scatter ham and 1 1/2 cups cheddar over the crust.

5. 5

   Whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining salt. Pour over the casserole.

6. 6

   Top with remaining cheese and bake 25–30 minutes until eggs are just set. Garnish with green onions before slicing.