A hearty, cheesy comfort food bake perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Crispy on top, creamy inside – the perfect texture combo
✔ Great for using leftovers – holiday ham works wonderfully
✔ Feeds a crowd – ideal for potlucks and family gatherings
✔ Easy to customize – add veggies or swap meats
📋 Ingredients
Serves 8-10
Main Ingredients
- 30 oz frozen hash browns, thawed (shredded or cubed)
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Creamy Binding
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Topping
- ½ cup crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease a 9×13″ baking dish
2️⃣ Mix Everything
In a large bowl, combine:
- Thawed hash browns
- Diced ham
- Both cheeses
- Chopped onion
- Melted butter
- Cream of chicken soup
- Sour cream
- All seasonings
Mix until fully incorporated
3️⃣ Bake to Perfection
- Spread mixture evenly in baking dish
- Optional: Top with crushed cornflakes
- Cover with foil, bake 30 mins
- Uncover, bake 10-15 mins more until golden and bubbly
4️⃣ Rest & Serve
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving
- Garnish with chopped chives if desired
💡 Pro Tips
🔸 Thaw hash browns overnight in fridge for best texture
🔸 For extra crispiness: Broil 2-3 mins at the end
🔸 Make ahead: Assemble (unbaked) up to 24 hrs in advance
🔄 Delicious Variations
- Vegetarian: Omit ham, add sautéed mushrooms
- Spicy: Mix in diced jalapeños or hot sauce
- Breakfast version: Top with fried eggs before serving
❄️ Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: 3-4 days in airtight container
- Freeze: Up to 3 months (thaw before reheating)
- Reheat: 350°F oven for 15-20 mins
Nutrition per serving: 380 kcal | 18g protein | 28g carbs
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Perfect with:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Buttermilk biscuits
- Steamed broccoli
“Comfort food at its finest – cheesy, hearty, and always a crowd-pleaser!” 😊
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