Denver Omelet Casserole
All the flavors you love in a Denver Omelet in casserole form using hash browns.
Equipment
- medium skillet
- spatula
- cutting board & sharp knife
- large mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- non-stick cooking spray
- 9 x 13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 TBS butter
- 6 oz deli ham, diced (or any other type cooked ham)
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 medium colored bell pepper, diced (or use 3 sweet peppers)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 16 oz frozen hash brown shreds, partially thawed
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium skillet over medium high heat add 1 TBS butter and allow to melt. Add in diced ham, peppers & onions. Stir around until peppers & onions are softened. Add to a large mixing bowl.
- To the large bowl add in hash browns, 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well to combine. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish loosely.
- In the same large bowl, crack in 8 large eggs. Add in milk, Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt & black pepper. Whisk until frothy. Pour egg mixture over the hash brown mixture in baking dish evenly.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until eggs are set. NOTE: use a knife inserted in middle of casserole to make sure eggs are set.
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top along with sliced green onions. Place back in oven until cheese melts.
- Allow to sit a few minutes before cutting into squares. Enjoy.