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    Framed Cooks ยป Recipes ยป Breakfast and Brunch

    Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole

    Published: Apr 10, 2022 ยท Modified: Oct 28, 2024 by Kate Morgan Jackson ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 4 Comments

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    This speedy recipe for Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole is an easy one pan brunch or supper dish, and a great way to use up leftover ham!

    Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole serving on a Plate with Fork.
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    • Why we love this recipe
    • What are Tater Tots?
    • Ingredients you need
    • Ingredient notes and Substitutions
    • How to make this recipe
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Want to round out your meal?
    • Other ham recipes we love
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    • Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole

    Why we love this recipe

    There’s something about the words “breakfast” and “casserole” that make my heart sing. I love all things breakfast (looking at you, breakfast sandwich of my dreams) and I can never pass up a casserole (hi there, cheesy cauliflower casserole).

    This particular casserole not only features the classic breakfast favorites of ham and eggs, but it’s also full of Tater Tots.

    And melty cheese.

    It’s a great way to use up any leftover ham you might have around, and it can be all yours in a little over a half hour. Now that’s what I call starting the day off right! Let’s make it.

    What are Tater Tots?

    Tater Tots are basically potatoes that have been chopped up into teeny pieces, mixed with a little flour, seasoned and fried, and then frozen and put in your supermarket freezer section just waiting for you to come and get them.

    I love a Tater Tot in its natural state, all warm and crispy from the oven, but I’ve also found if you thaw them out and smoosh them a little, you have perfect little potato cubes that are just right for hash or a speedy Tater Tot soup…or a Tater Tot breakfast casserole like this one!

    We are talking a smooshed Tater Tot base, mixed in with bite sized chunks of ham, eggs cracked into the middle, covered with shredded cheddar cheese and baked up until everything is the right amount of melty and crispy and perfect.

    Ingredients you need

    Ingredients for a ham and egg breakfast casserole.

    Yep, only 5 ingredients stand between you and breakfast happiness!

    Ingredient notes and Substitutions

    • Eggs: We like extra large eggs for this recipe but any size will work. You can also double up the number of eggs so your lucky eaters get two eggs with their serving instead of one.
    • Cheese: Any melty cheese will work. Cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack – use your fave!
    • Tater Tots: You can use any brand of these frozen potato nuggets – look for them in the freezer section of your supermarket next to the french fries.
    • Ham: If you don’t have any leftover ham on hand, pick up am 8 ounce ham steak and that will work perfectly.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities and nutritional information.

    How to make this recipe

    Mashing thawed Tater Tots with a potato masher.

    STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 375. Put a pound of defrosted Tater Tots in a bowl and lightly mash them with the back of a spoon or a potato masher until they are broken up a bit.

    Browned Tater Tot crust in a skillet.

    STEP 2: Heat a couple tablespoons of canola oil in an ovenproof skillet (a cast iron skillet is PERFECT if you have one) over medium high heat. Add the tots and cook them until they are lightly browned – smoosh them down with the back of a spatula, let them brown and then flip them over in sections. Don’t worry if it breaks apart here and there.

    Cubed ham sprinkled over a ham and cheese breakfast casserole.

    STEP 3: Sprinkle some cooked cubed ham on top.

    Eggs cracked onto the top of a ham and cheese breakfast casserole.

    STEP 4: Create 4 wells in the hash with the back of a spoon and break an egg into each well.

    Ham and egg breakfast casserole ready for the oven.

    STEP 5: Sprinkle the whole thing with a cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and then pop this deliciousness into the oven.

    Ham and egg breakfast casserole in a skillet.

    STEP 6: Bake it up for about 12 to 15 minutes depending on how soft or firm you like your eggs. Scoop out around each egg to give everyone their fair share of ham and potato and egg and serve it up!

    Recipe FAQs

    I don’t have leftover ham – what can I use?

    When I get a craving for this and I don’t have any ham leftovers, I buy an 8 ounce boneless ham steak (usually near the bacon in your grocery store) and chop it up.

    Can I use a different kind of cheese?

    Yep! Just make sure it is shredded and melts well. Swiss or Monterey Jack or even mozzarella will work.

    How long does it take Tater Tots to defrost?

    I usually pop the bag in the fridge to defrost overnight, but they will usually thaw out in a couple of hours on the countertop, especially if you spread them in a single layer on a cookie sheet.

    Have a question that I didn’t cover?

    Pop your question in the comments section below and I will answer pronto!

    This is of course a perfect breakfast or brunch recipe, but we also think it’s a pretty fabulous comfort food supper.

    Ham and egg tater tot casserole in cast iron pan.

    Hurray for breakfast casseroles!

    Want to round out your meal?

    We do love a fruit salad with this casserole no matter what time of day we serve it, and our fave is this mimosa fruit salad recipe.

    And let’s have some cream cheese coffee cake for dessert!

    Other ham recipes we love

    • Easy ham and cheese souffle in a casserole dish.
      Ham and Cheese Soufflé
    • French toast grilled ha and cheese on a plate with parsley.
      French Toast Grilled Cheese
    • Creamy Ham Macaroni and Cheese in a bowl with a fork.
      Ham Macaroni and Cheese
    • easy ham and egg crepe squares
      Ham and Egg Crepe Squares

    Looking for more breakfast inspiration? Here is our complete collection of breakfast recipes!

    Could you leave us a review?

    If you try this recipe, we would love to hear how it came out for you! I’d be super grateful if you could leave a star rating (you pick how many stars! 🌟 ) and your thoughts in the Comments section.

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    Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole serving on a Plate with Fork.
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    This speedy recipe for Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole is an easy one pan brunch or supper dish, and a great way to use up leftover ham!

    • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: Brunch
    • Method: Oven, Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 1 1/2 cups ham, diced
    • 1 pound Tater Tots, defrosted
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
    2. Put the tots in a bowl and lightly mash them with the back of a spoon or a potato masher until they are broken up a bit.
    3. Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium high heat. Add the tots and cook them until they are lightly browned – smoosh them down with the back of a spatula, let them brown and then flip them over in sections.  Sprinkle on the ham.
    4. Create 4 wells in the hash and break an egg into each hole. Sprinkle the whole thing with the cheese.
    5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your liking (we like our nice and soft).
    6. Scoop out around each egg to give each person an equal amount of hash and an egg.  Serve with hot sauce and ketchup on the side!

    Notes

      • Eggs: We like extra large eggs for this recipe but any size will work. You can also double up the number of eggs so your lucky eaters get two eggs with their serving instead of one.

      • Cheese: Any melty cheese will work. Cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack – use your fave!

      • Tater Tots: You can use any brand of these frozen potato nuggets – look for them in the freezer section of your supermarket next to the french fries.

      • Ham: If you don’t have any leftover ham on hand, pick up am 8 ounce ham steak and that will work perfectly.

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    1. Sarah says

      April 03, 2024 at 1:22 pm

      I love breakfast for dinner and add in tater tots?! I’m in heaven. Love this recipe!

      Reply
      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        April 05, 2024 at 11:20 am

        Tater tots make everything better, right? :)

        Reply
    2. Alice says

      March 28, 2024 at 1:55 pm

      Well, looks like Iโ€™ll be tucking away a few slices of our Easter ham to make this recipe for a โ€œ breakfast-for-dinnerโ€ sometime next week! Looks and sounds easy and yummy!

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      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        March 30, 2024 at 1:32 pm

        Hi Alice and hurray! Hope you love it as much as we do. :)

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