Breakfast Favorite: Easy Ham, Cheese, and Egg Bake
Finding a breakfast dish that satisfies a hungry crowd without keeping you stuck in the kitchen can be a challenge. This Easy Ham, Cheese, and Egg Bake is the perfect solution. It combines savory cubed ham, rich melted cheese, and fluffy eggs into one incredible casserole.
It bakes until the top turns a beautiful golden brown while the inside stays tender and moist. This comforting dish brings the hearty flavor of a traditional country breakfast straight to your family table!
If you enjoy hearty, baked breakfast dishes, you will also love my fluffy Old-Fashioned Puff-Up Pancakes!
Why You’ll Love This Ham, Cheese, and Egg Bake
Effortless Meal Prep: You can assemble this entire casserole the night before. Just wake up and pop it right into the oven!
Packed with Hearty Flavor: Savory ham and sharp cheese create a classic flavor pairing that everyone loves.
Perfect for Feed a Crowd: This recipe fills a large baking dish. It easily satisfies a big family or holiday brunch gathering.
Tips for the Perfect Egg Bake
Choose the Right Bread or Base: If your recipe uses a bread base, select a sturdy style like French bread or Texas toast. Let it sit out for a day to dry out slightly. Dry bread absorbs the egg mixture beautifully without turning mushy.
Whisk the Eggs Thoroughly: Whisk your eggs and milk vigorously before pouring them over the ham and cheese. This incorporates air into the mixture, which ensures your casserole bakes up light, fluffy, and tender.
Let It Rest Before Slicing: Pull the casserole from the oven and let it sit for about five to ten minutes before cutting. This cooling period allows the eggs to set fully, giving you clean, beautiful squares for serving.
Breakfast Favorite: Easy Ham, Cheese, and Egg Bake
Equipment
- 1 13×9 inch baking dish (with a lid)
- 1 large spoon
- 1 large bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- ½ lb sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 ¾ cups fully cooked ham, cubed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 green onions, chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Sprinkle the cheeses into a greased 13×9 baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Then saute the mushrooms, green onions, and red pepper until tender.
- Stir in the ham, and spoon the mixture over the cheeses.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, pepper, milk and flour. Pour this mixture over the ham mixture.
- Refrigerate, covered over night.
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator while the oven heats.
- Bake, uncovered, until a knife that is inserted into the center comes out clean about 35 to 45 minutes.
- Let the casserole stand for about 5 minutes before serving.
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