Throw frozen hash brown patties in the baking dish and 4 other ingredients to get a meal so delicious

This 5-ingredient oven baked potato casserole is my kind of weeknight magic: you literally lay frozen hash brown patties straight into a 9×13 glass baking dish, pour a simple, creamy mixture over the top, add ham and cheese, and let the oven do the rest. It’s a Midwestern-style comfort bake, very much in the spirit of classic church potluck potato casseroles, but streamlined so you can get it in the oven in about 10 minutes.

No peeling, shredding, or pre-cooking—just pantry staples and freezer favorites coming together into a golden, bubbly meal your family will ask for again and again.

Serve this casserole hot with a bright, crunchy green salad or steamed broccoli to balance the richness. It also pairs nicely with simple roasted vegetables, sliced fresh tomatoes in the summer, or a bowl of fruit salad for brunch.

For a heartier spread, offer warm dinner rolls or buttered toast on the side, and if you’re serving it for breakfast or brunch, a bowl of yogurt with granola or a plate of fresh citrus rounds out the meal beautifully.

5-Ingredient Baked Hash Brown Patty Casserole
Servings: 6

Ingredients
8–10 frozen hash brown patties (enough to cover the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish in a single layer)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
4 large eggs
2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the dish
Directions