Description
This Easy Denver Omelet Hash Brown Casserole is a delicious and satisfying breakfast option that combines all the flavors of a classic Denver omelet in a convenient casserole form. With layers of ham, bell peppers, onions, cheese, and hash browns, this dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for busy mornings.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 2 cups frozen hash browns (thawed)
- 8 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Sauté veggies and ham: In a skillet, melt butter and cook onion and bell peppers until softened. Add ham and heat through. Remove from heat.
- Prepare casserole mixture: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in hash browns, sautéed veggies and ham, and half of the cheese. Pour into baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Use shredded frozen hash browns for best results.
- This casserole reheats well and is a great make-ahead option.
- Try adding mushrooms or jalapeños for a flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
