Easy for breakfast, brunch, or dinner
Ham & Cheese Squares
A crispy potato base, fluffy eggs, ham, cheese, tomatoes, and green onions come together in one easy pan — and this one works just as well for breakfast-for-dinner as it does for brunch.
One recipe, lots of ways to use it
Make It Fit Your Day
Breakfast
Make the pan ahead, refrigerate it, and reheat individual squares for an easier morning.
Brunch
It feeds a group without making separate eggs, potatoes, and sides for everyone.
Dinner
Breakfast-for-dinner is a real dinner plan. Add fruit or a simple side and call it done.
Real-life shortcuts
Keep the Prep Simple
Let the potatoes do the work
Use frozen hash brown patties or potato rounds for the base instead of starting with fresh potatoes. Arrange them on the pan and let the oven handle the crisping.
Blend the egg mixture
Instead of standing there whisking cream cheese and eggs until smooth, use a blender or food processor and let the appliance do the work.
Chop the ham fast
The Food Chopper makes quick work of deli ham, so you get small, even pieces without spending extra time with a knife.
Shred your own cheese
Freshly shredded cheese melts beautifully, and shredding only what you need takes just a minute or two.
Melanie’s Mealtime Tip 💜
Make the whole pan while you are already in the kitchen, then refrigerate the leftovers. The squares reheat well, so one cooking session can cover more than one meal.
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Using the right tool for the job
Tools That Make Ham & Cheese Squares Easier
You do not need every tool to make this recipe. These are the helpers that make the prep and baking easier.
Stone Bar Pan
The potato base crisps up on the stone while the raised edge keeps the egg mixture contained.
Food Chopper
Quickly chop the deli ham into smaller pieces with less knife work and less mess.
Adjustable Coarse Grater
Freshly shred the cheese you need for the pan so it melts evenly and beautifully.
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