Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Casserole – only 6 ingredients!! Hash browns, ham, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, cream of potato soup, and sour cream. YUM! He took one bite and couldn’t stop raving out this casserole!! Can make ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for later. A new favorite in our house!
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Pin This RecipeHam and Cheese Hash Brown Casserole is a new favorite in our house. I made this for lunch. Chicken Legs took one bite and said “Hey! This is really good!”. He could not stop eating this! I can see why, it is crazy good! Hash browns, ham, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, cream of potato soup, and sour cream. YUM!
This casserole is different from our usual potato casseroles because it uses Cream of Potato soup instead of Cream of Chicken soup. It made the casserole super creamy and delicious! I used freshly grated parmesan cheese, but you can certainly use the canned grated cheese if that is what you have in the fridge.
This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for later. This is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can omit the ham if you want to serve this as a side dish. I like to split the casserole into two foil pans and bake one now and freeze one for later.
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Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 (32-oz) package frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1 pound cooked diced ham
- 2 (10.5-oz) cans condensed cream of potato soup
- 1 (16-oz) container sour cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together hash browns, ham, cream of potato soup, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered 1 hour , or until bubbly and lightly brown.
Notes:
Steph
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Used 2 bags of the Shredded Simply Potatoes , subbed cream of celery for one of the potato soups. Really delicious! Made a bunch, was very filling and is the perfect way to use up that extra ham in freezer from Easter.
Has anyone tried this in a crockpot?
Lana, I made a similar recipe without ham, and not Steph’s, from Pinterest in my 6 quart crockpot. It was a huge, embarrassing fail and I will never cook it that way again. The potatoes didn’t cook evenly; cooking it for so long, the potatoes soaked up the all liquid; it tasted very dry; some potatoes were mush, others hard; there were cold spots; even though I sprayed the pot with oil, there were burnt areas on the bottom that made cleaning a pain; and the cheese didn’t mix in well, so clumps of cheese. I advise not cooking this in a crockpot.
Now, Steph’s recipe is my go-to for making a one-pan, hash brown meal. The ham really adds a jump to a hash brown casserole and the prep time is minimal. I have added frozen peas, broccoli, or corn and also, raw diced carrots, just to get those veggies on the plates. Stick with this recipe and you will be making it all the time.
This was great. So easy to put together and it made such a big amount for our little group of three that I took half and froze that for another time. Great way to use the extra ham we had from our family get together earlier this week!
I’ve made this several times and it’s fantastic!
Do the hash browns have to be frozen?
I made this a few days ago for the first time. It is delicious. The only problem I had was the shredded Parmesan cheese started to get burnt before casserole was done. Any ideas on that? Should I cover when the cheese starts to burn?
Yes. I would cover the dish if it starts to get overly brown.
It is grated parmesan vs shredded.
Either is fine – it would be a personal preference
Thank you, I was wondering which to use.
Our Christmas Eve dinner theme this year was Breakfast for Dinner, so this recipe was one of my contributions. It was so easy to put together (the day before!) and transport over the river and thru the woods, and it was a HUGE hit. Everyone loved it. I used one can cream of mushroom and 1 can cream of chicken soup instead of the potato soup. Will definitely be making this again.
Delish!!! Used baked potato soup from local grocery store. Definitely a hit!
This was excellent. Only 2 of us, so cut recipe in half. Makes a lot!
Would be good side dish for brunch.
Husband had 2 helpings and he doesn’t do that much.
Made it as written, just cut in half.
Green chili might be a good add in, also from NM and yes, we do green chili in a lot of things!
Thank you!
I thaw the hash browns in the refrigerator and right before making the casserole, I microwave the hash browns for 3 minutes on high. It helps speed up the baking.
Wife sent me this recipe, and the ratings sure make me want to make it, so i will. My recipe policy is to make the Exact recipe first and then make one adjustment at a time.
Ina Garten has a ham casserole recipe that ive made, but the potatoes Never get done. Unfortunately, inas recipes are never Quickand easy
I’ve made this probably a dozen times now. I usually use potatoes O’Brien and instead of 2 cans of cream of potato I typically use one and a cream of celery. I have also used a cream of onion or a cheddar cheese soup and it’s delish no matter what! Definitely a keeper. So easy to put together and my family loves it. Thank you!
This is so good. I made the recipe exactly as written, and it is delicious!! This is the second time that I have made this casserole, and will be making it on a regular basis. Thank you
Have made this amazing casserole three times this week. Fixing to put it in the oven to share with our Sunday School class this morning.
Holy wow this was delicious!
I used a cheese blend from the store instead of just cheddar, and I’m solo so did half batch, But will DEFINITELY be making again.
Very rich and savory. Loved it!
Made this today and love it! Didnt have a full cup of sour cream but used greek yogurt to fill in the remainder of the 2 cups and it still tastes great!
I used Potato O”Brien hash browns…added an extra flavor with the onions and peppers.
Made this tonight, family loved it! This recipe is definitely a keeper! ^-^ Thank you so much for sharing!!
If I don’t have cream of potato would you use cream of chicken or mushroom?
I used one of each and it was amazing!!
I would add green onion & put crushed cornflakes on top
Sounds good
Made this last night, never seen my daughter go for seconds and ask if any leftovers this morning! Will make this again and again! Finally a recipe everyone likes! Thank you!
That is AWESOME!!! SO glad it was a hit!
Can you make it with raw potatoes and if so, does it change cooking time or other ingredients?
What a great idea! But unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
I make this but used cream of chicken soup. LOL
could you make this easier for me , 4 and 5 people , how much of each ingredient ? 1/2 cup , 1 cup ect , not 0.5 or 0.4 ………….thx
You could cut each ingredient in half and bake in a 9-inch square baking dish
Wait, but it doesn’t say to thaw the hashbrowns first, they would be too hard if not right?
I don’t thaw them, but you can if you want.
I thaw them in the frig. Makes it easier to stir up and still same amount of baking time. I do for an hour or a little more depending on how brown I want it.
I made this for the first time last night. I wasn’t to totally sure about it. My family and I are not to keen in frozen potato products. But OMG! It was delicious. There was nothing left and we always seem to have leftovers. Thank you so very much for sharing this recipe. I will definitely be cooking this again.
would it work without the sour cream?
I have only made it as written.
I make this all the time without sour cream and have no problem.
Was good but I substituted the cream potato soup with cream of celery and cream of broccoli and cheese
This is a great way to put leftover ham to use! I made this last night and find it to be a substantial meal. I’m not such a huge lover of cheese, though – and especially with the sour cream, the dish comes out very rich. I wonder what it would be like to cut back on the cheese some. Might try that the next time.
Can this be made in crockpot for how many hours
Thanks
I added eggs and took a shot… it turned out amazing!! I had to add an additional 20-25 more minutes for the eggs to get done but my husband and I both loved it.
I mixed up 8 eggs in a bowl then added it on top of the hash brown casserole and since it was already quite full in the casserole dish, I moved some of it around and let some of the eggs go down into the places where I moved the casserole. I then, flattened it back out and baked it as you directed and was very pleased. Very good recipe and instead of using cream of potato, I realized last minute I didn’t have everything I needed so I substituted cream of potato with a can of the same size of cream of mushroom and cream of chicken and I used cheddar and mozzarella. I was out of the parmesan.
Thanks for sharing! I’m going to try it.
Can you add eggs?
I tried to look at the other comments, but they wouldn’t pop up. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Can you prepare ahead of time and refrigerate overnight?
Absolutely
Can you use fresh hash browns?
I made this casserole as written before and loved it. I made it again with a few changes. I fried my Hash Browns because I think they have more flavor that way. I also used 1 Cup Sour Cream and 1 Cup of French Onion Dip. Delicious!
Could I cook this in a crock pot?? Cool on low for about 3hours?
Did you ever try to cook this in a crock pot? If so, did it turn out?
Did you try cooking this in a crockpot? Did it work?
Added diced peppers and onions to mine and split the cheese between cheddar and pepper jack-delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Thinking of topping this with a little tomatoes. What do think?
Sounds good! Enjoy!
Can I substitute something else for the sour cream? Possibly cream cheese?
Greek Yogurt
So there is no seasoning in this, no salt or pepper. Is the cheese,soups and ham enough for flavor?
I obviously think so, since that is how I made it. Any changes to the recipe would be up to you.
What can I used instead of sour cream? Cream cheese possibly?
What time & temperature would you use to cook it from frozen? Thanks!
Same temperature and you will just have to play with the cooking time. I always thaw the casserole before baking.
I made it tonight. I used left over Christmas ham I had in the freezer. The casserole was good, would have been better if my ham hadn't been so sweet.
This is sooo good! We top it with two fried eggs to complete the meal and it's amazing.
Cant find cream of potato at all. Can I use cream of mushroom instead?
Do you have to thaw hash browns
I don’t thaw them, but you can.
I made this. The only substitution I made was cream of mushroom instead of potato. After baking it, I ate about a cup’s worth and left the remainder in the casserole dish on the oven. I left for 2 hours and my 2 teenage sons devoured it! It’s one of the easiest dishes to make with such a great flavor. It will become a staple in our house….it’s that good! A family favorite for sure!!
I would like to bring this dish to a family breakfast, would it be okay to bake the dish for 30 min. at my house and then finish the remaining 30 min. at their house?
I think that would be fine. Enjoy!
but what about eggs??? can I add eggs?
this particular recipe doesn't have eggs, but you can try adding some.
How long would you reheat?
Probably about 30 minutes
I just made 1/4 of this recipe for myself in the airfryer. I don’t care for canned soups, so I just made an equivalent amount of white sauce from 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of flour, and half a cup of milk with some salt pepper at it. It only took 25 minutes at 350° in the air fryer. Delicious!
I made this for an office breakfast potluck and it was a huge hit! The casserole had such wonderful flavor. I added green chile because being from New Mexico, we add green chile to everything. The chile gave it another depth of flavor and a little kick.
I made this for an office breakfast potluck and it was a huge hit! The casserole had such wonderful flavor. I added green chile because being from New Mexico, we add green chile to everything. The chile gave it another depth of flavor and a little kick.
I have made this several times now and it is fabulous….my go to breakfast casserole for sure.
I have someone in my household who doesn't like sour cream. Any suggestions for substitutions?
I don’t like sour cream but I can’t even tell it’s in it.
This sounds like the perfect Christmas breakfast casserole. Have you, or could you add eggs to the casserole to make a complete breakfast meal with this? That would make it really simple.
Do you have to cover it while baking?
no
Do you have to cover it while baking?
no
Sorry, but which kind of hashbrowns? The grated kind? or the diced kind?
Grated but i bet you could use either kind.
I make one just like this, the only difference is that I use cream of mushroom soup….yum!
Can you add eggs to this recipe?
Can you make ahead and freeze it? Then bake it at a later date?
yes
I made this the other night and it was DELICIOUS!! The only thing I did differently (by accident) was add the parmesan cheese in with everything else and it was amazing!! This tastes like the Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole, but better 🙂 Wonderful recipe that's easy and the make-ahead option is such a plus!!
SO glad you enjoyed it!!
I made this the other night and it was DELICIOUS!! Reminded me of Cracker Barrel's Hashbrown Casserole, but better! The only thing I did differently (by accident) was mix in the parmesan cheese with everything else and it was amazing! I honestly think I will do that again the next time I make it 🙂 Great recipe and leftovers are just as delicious!!
Should be fine. I make lots of potato casseroles ahead of time and bake the next day. Enjoy!
Planning on preparing this the night before and popping in the oven for brunch.
Any experience with this approach?
Do you have to thaw the potatoes first?
No, I actually threw the potatoes in frozen and the dish came out perfectly fine!
I wonder how this would taste/turn out with some of the leftover ham from Easter.