The breakfast for meat lovers! This Cheesy 3-Meat Breakfast Casserole recipe has it all: bacon, sausage, and ham, plus plenty of cheese! Great for a weekend breakfast or for guests during the holidays.
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In our house, breakfast is usually a “YOYO meal”. It stands for “you on your own”. And it means just that: you decide and make your own breakfast. It might be cereal, or eggs, or maybe frozen waffles, but whatever it is, I’m usually not making it.
There are times I do make a home-cooked, hot breakfast for the family. But the kids will gladly tell you that it’s not nearly enough. It’s not like dinner though, which is cooked at least 5 times a week in our home.
But don’t let my kids fool you. While I’m not making a hot breakfast most of the year (who does??), there ARE times I do. Ok, yes, the most common time for me to make a hot breakfast is on a holiday morning – like Easter or Christmas – but I do surprise them here and there.
One of their favorites for breakfast is my Cheesy 3-Meat Breakfast Casserole recipe.
I love that it’s easy to make and my family loves that it has plenty of meat in it. And we’re not just talking bacon or sausage. This breakfast casserole has it all: bacon, sausage, AND ham. Perfect for meat lovers.
This week, I was super spontaneous and decided to make this breakfast casserole for my family. But, I lacked nearly all the ingredients needed and the last thing I wanted to do was go to the grocery store.
But, this is where something cool came into play.
Here in Las Vegas (and other areas, like Utah), we have access to Winder Farms – a convenient, weekly grocery delivery service that hand delivers — right to your doorstep — grocery necessities such as bread, eggs, milk, cheese, meats, produce, and more. I can decide to make my Cheesy 3-Meat Breakfast Casserole recipe for the next morning and as long as I order my groceries by 8 pm on the Winder Farms website, the groceries will be delivered during the night, left inside an insulated cooler bag on my doorstep by 8 am – guaranteed.
Ingredients Needed for Cheesy 3-Meat Breakfast Casserole
- Bacon (12oz)
- Breakfast Sausage (12oz)
- Ham (7oz – Diced)
- Medium Onion (1)
- Mild Cheddar Cheese (2 Cups – Shredded)
- Frozen Hashbrowns (32oz – Cubed)
- Large Eggs (8)
- Milk (2 Cups)
- Salt (1 Teaspoon)
- Pepper (1/2 Teaspoon)
- Garlic Powder (1/2 Teaspoon)
Cooking Equipment Needed for Cheesy 3-Meat Breakfast Casserole:
To make my Cheesy 3-Meat Breakfast Casserole recipe, you’ll first cut up 12 ounces of bacon into about 1″ pieces. You’ll also cut up the ham into pieces, as well as dice up a medium sized onion. The bacon is cooked in a frying pan until just cooked. The bacon is removed from the pan and then, the sausage is cooked with the onion.
After both the bacon and the sausage are cooked and removed from the pan, the hash brown potatoes are cooked until softened and slightly browned in the remaining grease.
In a large bowl, 8 eggs are whisked together with 2 cups of milk and some seasonings.
A 9×13″ baking dish is sprayed with cooking spray and then the hash brown potatoes are layered in the bottom of the dish. Next, the meats are layered on top. See, what did I tell you? Meat lovers will be happy with this.
Next, the cheese is evenly sprinkled on top of the meats and the egg mixture is poured over the top of everything.
The Cheesy 3-Meat Breakfast Casserole is then baked in the oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the egg is completely set and the cheese is hot and bubbly.
Cheesy, meaty, perfection! Breakfast is served as I wait for the accolades from my family people. And this is usually where I tell them to enjoy the goodness – because who knows how long it will be until I make it again. Ha!
Cheesy 3-Meat Breakfast Casserole Recipe
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PrintCheesy 3-Meat Breakfast Casserole Recipe
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
Description
The breakfast for meat lovers! This Cheesy 3-Meat Breakfast Casserole recipe has it all: bacon, sausage, and ham, plus plenty of cheese! Great for a weekend breakfast or for guests during the holidays.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bacon (cut into 1″ pieces)
- 12 ounces breakfast sausage
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 32 ounces frozen hash brown potatoes (cubed)
- 7 ounces ham (diced)
- 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13″ baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon pieces just until fully cooked and beginning to become crispy. Don’t overcook. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a bowl, leaving the grease the pan.
- In the same frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, breaking up the links so that you have bite-sized pieces (or smaller). When sausage is about halfway done, add the onion and continue cooking until the sausage is fully cooked according. With a slotted spoon, remove the sausage/onion mixture to a bowl, leaving the grease in the pan.
- After both the bacon and the sausage are cooked and removed from the pan, add the hash brown potatoes to the frying pan. Cook the potatoes over medium heat in the remaining grease until they are softened and slightly browned. Layer the hash browns in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer the cooked bacon, the sausage/onion mixture, and the ham evenly on top of the hash browns. Next, sprinkle the cheese is evenly on top of the meats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs with the milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour the egg mixture on top of the layered ingredients in the baking dish.
- Bake in the oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the egg is completely set and the cheese is hot and bubbly.
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
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Angelina toll says
im going to make this for christmas mornibg replacing ham with goetta. any suggestions on preparing ahead of time and just cooking in oven christmas morning?
Audrey says
Wonder if this can be frozen
Cindy J Lewis says
I added a little garlic powder, butter,green chilies and used fresh potatoes. Topped with a mix of pepper Jack and cedar.
Added sour cream and cilantro when done. ,
AMAZING!
Ken Willmon says
How many servings in the cheesy, 3 meat casserole
Kathy Jenkins says
I make this but I add fresh mushrooms and peppers. I use Pepper Jack cheese. YUMMY!
Tina short says
does anyone know how long this is good for if its in the fridge?
dANA says
Can I bake it the day before and then reheat the next morning? If so, how long and what temperature would you reheat it the following morning? Thank you 🙂
Thetastyworld says
This is such a rich meal. I believe this can be prepared for breakfast, lunch or dinner. What I love about one pot meals is the fact that they are so easy to prepare. I also like the fact that there are less pans and pots to wash! I will certainly add this to my one pot meal collection, especially since I’m a ham lover!
Do you think I can replace the milk with soy milk instead?
Marvin wenb says
My mom cooked this several times in my early teens, she passed from cancer, been trying to find this recipe for years. Only because she called it a Christmas Breakfast Casserole.
Tina short says
I had been searching for this recipe for such a long time but I had given up and ran across it totally accidentally searching for Christmas breakfast recipes because my mom used to make this for christmas morning when I was in my teens too and she died from liver cancer as well about 4 years ago but she called it breakfast before because you prepare it the night before so i was searching for it by the name breakfast before and never could find it im so glad i stumbled upon it accidentally and got to make it this Christmas and it tasted exactly like it did when she made it. Im sorry to hear about your mom. i hope your okay i know how bad it hurts ive lost both parents now my dad from diabetes 6 yrs ago yesterday and it still hurts so bad
Beth says
Just got done making this.. Its already more than half way gobe and its been outta the oven for 10 minutes.
Janet says
this had a delicious taste, but when we cut it, liquid puddled in the space. Knife came out clean when it came out of the oven. the liquid must have come from the potatoes. I would definitely try again, but may add a layer of bread to absorb liquid.
CJ says
Amazing! Didn’t use the brands in this recipe seeing how we don’t have those here in Indiana. Very good for leftovers too if you’re lucky enough to have any left.
Sherry says
Looks perfect for the holidays! Thanks for sharing this at Home Sweet Home and have a Merry Christmas!
angie says
this looks mighty tasty what a wonderful bireakfast to get day started
Amy says
We love Winder Farms. This casserole looks fabulous. Found you at Happiness is Homemade.
Sheila says
This recipe looks great. I’m going to try it this week when I have my friends over for breakfast.
Thanks, for sharing this recipe with us!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
This looks delicious! I will be making it soon. Visiting from #HomeMattersParty
Miz Helen says
This is a great breakfast Casserole that will be perfect for the holidays! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
Merry Christmas
Miz Helen
Life Diet Health says
‘YOYO’ breakfast… That’s great! I’m going to start using that! Food looks great- I’m going to make it for brunch for all the boys! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday – don’t forget to add the links so your readers can come and party too!
Judith Graber says
I make casseroles like this when I need to feed a crowd. I have some young guys who would just love all this meat. I think I found a new casserole to try. Thanks for sharing with Fiesta Friday
Tina short says
I had been searching for this recipe for such a long time but I had given up and ran across it totally accidentally searching for Christmas breakfast recipes because my mom used to make this for christmas morning when I was in my teens too and she died from liver cancer as well about 4 years ago but she called it breakfast before because you prepare it the night before so i was searching for it by the name breakfast before and never could find it im so glad i stumbled upon it accidentally and got to make it this Christmas and it tasted exactly like it did when she made it. Im sorry to hear about your mom. i hope your okay i know how bad it hurts ive lost both parents now my dad from diabetes 6 yrs ago yesterday and it still hurts so bad
Mother of 3 says
This looks delicious! We’re having ham and cheese quiche tonight; we often eat breakfast type casseroles and foods for dinner. I know that this is one recipe my boys would all eat without complaint. Pinned. #HomeMattersParty
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
This sounds like my hubby’s kind of casserole! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Sylvia D. Stevenson says
The recipe is very easy to follow except it doesn’t have an oven temperature to cook on. It doesn’t say anything in the printed recipe about the ham other than being listed as an item. I guess you might say I’m a beginner at this and it would’ve helped to have that information also in the recipe that I pointed out and try to follow
Lesleigh says
Could I prepare this in the evening and refrigerate it until morning? Or even make it Thursday evening and cook it early 5am sat morning?
Heather McMechan says
That looks meaty and cheesy. My husband would love this for breakfast.
2pots2cook says
Hello ! Love the YOYO term ! Thank you this simple ingredients’ breakfast !
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
My husband would love this!! Sorry it took so long to visit – I’ve been off on vacation! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Christine says
That looks amazing! I am going to try that one. I do one similar but with a hash brown crust, not mixed into the egg. Yours sounds easier to make!
Charlotte Burkholder says
A meat lover’s breakfast! I also don’t cook alot of breakfasts, unless it’s the weekend like Saturday and we are all home. Thanks for sharing at Family Joy Blog linkup.