Cheesy Western Skillet Hash Browns
A delicious breakfast skillet featuring crispy hash browns, savory ham, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese, perfect for a hearty brunch or family breakfast.
Equipment
- 1 oven-safe skillet or baking dish
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen hash browns thawed
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- ½ cup diced bell pepper any color
- ½ cup diced onion
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced ham, bell pepper, and onion; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Spread thawed hash browns evenly over the sautéed vegetables and ham.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash browns layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until eggs are set and cheese is melted and golden.
- Let the skillet cool slightly before slicing or scooping onto plates.
- Top with sliced green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Swap ham for cooked sausage or bacon as a meat alternative.
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Use a blend of sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheese for bolder taste.
- Can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning.