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Cheesy Hash Browns – A Tuesday Night Favorite

Hello Friends! Tuesday nights are one of my favorite nights of the week in our home—we call it breakfast night! After a long day of school and homestead chores, there’s something cozy about gathering around the table with simple, hearty comfort food. These Cheesy Hash Browns are a family favorite on our breakfast-for-dinner menu. They’re warm, filling, and just the right mix of crispy potatoes, savory ham, and gooey melted cheese. Best of all, they come together in one skillet, which makes cleanup easy and leaves us more time to linger at the table together.

Why We Love This Recipe

  • Quick & Easy – Uses simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

  • Family Favorite – Cheesy potatoes and ham always bring smiles to the table.

  • Tradition Worth Keeping – It’s the kind of recipe that anchors a weeknight family tradition like our Tuesday night breakfasts.

Family Twist

We often serve these cheesy hash browns alongside scrambled eggs or a fresh fruit salad for a complete breakfast-for-dinner spread. Sometimes the kids help sprinkle the cheese on top, and no one ever complains about extra cheese!

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Cheesy Hash Browns

A quick, cheesy skillet recipe perfect for breakfast—or breakfast-for-dinner! Crispy hash browns are tossed with onion, peppers, garlic, ham, and topped with melted cheese for a comforting, family-friendly meal.
Course Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine American, Homestead
Keyword breakfast for dinner, cheesy hash browns, easy weeknight meal, homestead recipe, skillet potatoes

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Canola oil
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 1 Bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound Frozen hash browns, thawed
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 4 ounces Ham, diced
  • 5 slices Cheese (American, cheddar, or your favorite)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in bell pepper and garlic; cook 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add hash browns, salt, pepper, and ham. Cook 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown.
  • Top with cheese slices and let melt. Stir into hash brown mixture before serving.

Notes

  • Gluten-Free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free—just double-check your ham and cheese labels.
  • Make-Ahead: Chop veggies earlier in the day to save time at dinner.
  • Variations: Add cooked bacon, sausage, or swap in shredded cheese instead of slices.

Bringing It to the Table

Cheesy Hash Browns aren’t fancy, but that’s exactly why they’re so special. They remind us that family dinners don’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. Just a skillet of crispy potatoes, a little melted cheese, and the laughter of loved ones gathered around the table can turn an ordinary Tuesday into something memorable.

If you’re looking for a simple, budget-friendly meal that brings everyone running to the table, give this recipe a try on your next breakfast night. And don’t forget to make it your own—swap the ham for sausage, add extra veggies, or top it with a fried egg. However you serve it, I hope it blesses your table as much as it has ours.

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hello friends! i'm amanda

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