A hearty casserole with hash browns, ham, cheddar cheese, and a buttery crunchy topping.
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Calories: 400kcal
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- mixing bowls
- Oven
Ingredients
- 30 oz Frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups Cooked ham, diced
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese (divided: 1½ cups for the mix, ½ cup for topping)
- 1 can Condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Sour cream
- ½ cup Milk
- ½ cup Diced onions (optional)
- ½ cup Diced green bell peppers (optional)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup Crushed buttery crackers or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine hash browns, diced ham, 1½ cups cheddar cheese, sour cream, soup, milk, and optional veggies. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
- Mix crushed crackers with melted butter in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over casserole. Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until bubbly, top is golden brown, and hash browns are tender.
- Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Thaw hash browns fully to avoid a watery casserole. Optional vegetables add flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg