Ham And Cottage Cheese Hash Brown Casserole

Name: Ham And Cottage Cheese Hash Brown Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ham, chopped; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 tbsp garlic, minced; 24 oz low-fat cottage cheese; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; smoked paprika, to taste; 2 bags (20 oz each) shredded hash browns; 1.5 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

A creamy, cheesy ham and hash brown casserole built on a cottage cheese base that delivers high protein and comfort-food satisfaction in one baking dish.

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Total

45 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

1 lb ham, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 tbsp garlic, minced
24 oz low-fat cottage cheese
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
smoked paprika, to taste
2 bags (20 oz each) shredded hash browns
1.5 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)optional

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Instructions

1
In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped ham until lightly browned.
2
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet and sauté until softened.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
4
Add the cottage cheese to the skillet. Turn the heat to low and stir continuously until the curds have melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
5
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to taste.
6
Stir in the shredded hash browns until everything is well combined.
7
Smooth the mixture into an even layer in the skillet.
8
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
9
Bake at 350°F (175°C) until the top is golden brown and bubbly, about 25-30 minutes.
10
Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh chives if desired, and serve.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Thaw hash browns completely and squeeze out excess moisture to prevent a watery casserole.
Mince garlic finely so it distributes evenly and cooks through without overpowering raw bites.
Stir the cottage cheese mixture until smooth before folding in hash browns and ham to ensure even distribution.
Don't overbake; cottage cheese can curdle if exposed to prolonged high heat—aim for golden edges and a just-set center.