HAM & CHEDDAR BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Ham & Cheddar Breakfast Casserole image

Easy and cheesy, my go-to casserole for action-packed mornings has made many appearances at holiday breakfasts, potlucks and even my daughter's college apartment to feed her hungry roommates. -Patty Bernhard, Greenville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

12 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 1 pound)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Whisk together first 4 ingredients. Place a third of the potatoes in a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; layer with a third of each of the following: ham, onion and cheese. Repeat layers twice. Pour egg mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours, until casserole is set and edges begin to brown. Turn off slow cooker. Remove insert; let stand, uncovered, 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 239mg cholesterol, Sodium 822mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.