Best 8 Ham Cheese Egg Bake In A Potato Crust Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the savory flavors of ham, cheese, and eggs, enveloped in a crispy potato crust. This hearty and versatile dish, known as the Ham, Cheese, and Egg Bake in a Potato Crust, is a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. With its golden-brown exterior and fluffy potato interior, this bake is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Discover the delectable variations of this dish, including a vegetarian option with spinach and feta, a zesty Mexican version with salsa and jalapeños, and a creamy broccoli and cheddar variation. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic, ensuring that there's something for every taste preference.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO, HAM & CHEESE BAKE



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Breakfast casserole egg and cheese bake with a hash brown crust.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Egg Bake     Cheese     Potato     Ham     Pork     Meat, poultry, and seafood     Vegetable     Dairy     Egg     Breakfast and Brunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 cup Land O Lakes® Half & Half
4 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed cooked ham
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
4 ounces (1 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese *

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Press potatoes onto bottom and up sides of greased 9-inch pie plate. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Whisk half & half, eggs and pepper together in bowl until well mixed. Stir in ham, 2 tablespoons green onions and 2 tablespoons bell pepper.
  • Sprinkle half of cheese over potatoes. Pour egg mixture over cheese.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Top with remaining cheese, green onions and bell pepper. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 190 milligrams, Sodium 480 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 17 grams

HAM 'N' CHEESE EGG BAKE



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This make-ahead egg casserole is just the thing when entertaining in the morning. It's loaded with ham, cheese and mushrooms.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1-3/4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
8 large eggs
1-3/4 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle cheeses into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms, red pepper and green onions until tender. Stir in ham; spoon over cheese. , In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, salt and pepper; pour over ham mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. , Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 201mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

HAM AND HASH BROWN QUICHE



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Husband's favorite breakfast!!!

Provided by Candace Standfield

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Potatoes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup cooked ham, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
3 large eggs
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Press hash brown potatoes between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Transfer potatoes to an 8-inch pie dish and press into the bottom and up the sides of the dish to form a crust. Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ham, Cheddar cheese, onion, and bell pepper in a bowl; spread mixture over potato crust. Beat eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper in the same bowl; pour over ham mixture.
  • Bake in oven until eggs are set, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 140.3 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 662.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CHEESY SWISS HAM AND EGG BAKE WITH POTATO CRUST



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This can also be baked in a 10-inch pie plate or an 11 x 7-inch baking dish, also use as much shredded cheese as deired. Use the frozen potato patties for this, not hash browns.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) package frozen potato patties (slightly thawed)
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 cups shredded swiss cheese (can use more cheese)
2 cups finely chopped cooked ham
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, well drained
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons whipping cream or 2 tablespoons 18% table cream
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
  • Cut and fit the potato patties into the bottom of the pie plate; press firmly, then brush with melted butter.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes; remove from oven.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese, ham and mushrooms.
  • In a small bowl whisk together eggs with whipping cream, seasoned salt and black pepper, then pour over the pie.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until center is set.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.5, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 228.4, Sodium 160.7, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 27.6

HAM & CHEESE EGG BAKE IN A POTATO CRUST



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A ham and egg bake is an easy way to please a crowd. And we've made making one in a potato crust even easier-by using frozen hash browns.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

11 cups ORE-IDA Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes, thawed
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, finely chopped
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses
4 eggs
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Pat hash browns dry with paper towels; mix with butter. Press onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until lightly browned.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Sprinkle ham, then cheese onto bottom of crust. Whisk eggs and milk until blended; pour over cheese.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

HAM-AND-POTATO BAKE



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This family-friendly brunch dish is basically a crustless quiche; serve it hot, cold, or at room temperature.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

Butter, for pan
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 baking potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled
10 ounces sugar-baked ham, thinly sliced (less than 1/4 inch thick)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli, thawed and squeezed dry with paper towels
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch-round cake pan (at least 2 inches deep). Line bottom of pan with a parchment-paper round.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and cream; season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice potatoes (less than 1/4 inch thick); drop into egg mixture.
  • Lifting potatoes out of egg mixture, arrange half the potatoes in pan. Layer with ham, broccoli, cheese, and remaining potatoes. Pour egg mixture over top. Press down firmly so that potatoes are fully submerged in egg mixture.
  • Cover with foil; bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Uncover; continue baking until golden and set, 30 to 45 minutes more.
  • Cool 15 to 20 minutes in pan. Run a knife around edge, and carefully invert onto a plate. Peel off parchment. Reinvert, top side up. Slice with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g

CHEESY HAM POTATO BAKE



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I have been told by several people that this could possibly be the best thing they ever tasted!! A delicious and easy casserole your kids will beg you to make!! Cheese, ham, and hash browns make this a dish even your pickiest eater will like!

Provided by Heather Gray

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (30 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 (12 ounce) package pre-cooked ham steak, diced
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
1 onion, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
½ cup butter, melted
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Stir hash browns, ham, Cheddar cheese, onion, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and butter in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking until brown, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 63.2 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 730.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

POTATO CRUST QUICHE



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My husband and I have lived in four different states, and we've grown potatoes in every one of them. I mostly make this dish for family, but company loves it, too. It's almost a meal in itself-all you need to add is a salad. -Nancy Smith, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUST:
4 cups coarsely shredded uncooked potatoes (about 4 large)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine crust ingredients; press into a well-greased 10-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. , Remove from oven; reduce heat to 350°. Add 1 cup cheese, onion, ham and broccoli to crust. Whisk the eggs, cream, salt and nutmeg; pour over broccoli. Sprinkle with paprika. , Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 833mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Potatoes: For a crispy crust, use starchy potatoes like Russets, Idaho, or Yukon Gold. Avoid waxy potatoes like Red or New Potatoes.
  • Shred Potatoes Evenly: Use a food processor or grater to shred potatoes into long, thin strands. This will help ensure even cooking.
  • Don't Overcook the Potatoes: Cook the shredded potatoes until they are tender but still slightly firm. Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and won't hold their shape in the crust.
  • Use Fresh Eggs: Fresh eggs will give your dish a richer flavor and texture.
  • Don't Overmix the Egg Mixture: Overmixing can make the egg mixture rubbery. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake in a Hot Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) before baking the ham and cheese egg bake. This will help create a crispy potato crust.
  • Watch the Cooking Time: The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your crust and the size of your baking dish. Start checking the dish for doneness after 30 minutes.
  • Let it Rest: Let the ham and cheese egg bake rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the crust to set.

Conclusion:

The ham, cheese, and egg bake in a potato crust is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its crispy potato crust, flavorful ham and cheese filling, and fluffy eggs, this dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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