Description
This Mississippi Sin Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and flavorful morning dish combining crispy hash browns, savory diced ham, and melted cheddar cheese, all soaked in a creamy, tangy egg mixture with a kick of hot sauce. Perfect for a family breakfast or brunch, it bakes to golden perfection and serves eight.
Ingredients
Scale
Hash Brown Base
- 1 (32-oz) bag shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 1½ lb diced cooked ham
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2½ Tbsp hot sauce
- 1½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook hash browns: Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thawed shredded hash browns and cook until they are lightly browned and slightly crispy. Transfer the cooked hash browns evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Add ham and cheese layers: Spread the diced cooked ham evenly over the browned hash browns. Then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the ham layer.
- Mix egg custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour egg mixture over casserole: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the layered hash browns, ham, and cheese, ensuring it distributes evenly to soak all layers.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden and slightly puffed.
- Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm. Enjoy your savory breakfast casserole!
Notes
- You can substitute cooked bacon or sausage for ham if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- Make sure the hash browns are thawed completely to ensure even browning.
- Use a non-stick spray generously to avoid sticking and make cleanup easier.
- If you want a crispier top, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
