Description
Wake up to the delightful aroma of this hearty Beef Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole with Eggs, a comforting dish that combines savory beef ham, gooey melted cheese, and fluffy eggs. Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying a satisfying breakfast any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef ham, cut into small cubes or thinly sliced and diced
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups sharp or medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 cups day-old or slightly stale bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups whole milk or cream
- 1 finely diced onion
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- a pinch of dried mustard powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the cubed bread evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the diced beef ham over the bread, followed by half of the diced onions and bell peppers, and about a third of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining bread, beef ham, onions, and bell peppers, holding back a good portion of the cheese for the top.
- In a large bowl, crack the eggs and add the milk (or cream), salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried mustard powder. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish, ensuring all the bread cubes get soaked.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally, overnight.
- Uncover the dish and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese generously over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes until puffed up, golden brown on top, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the casserole rest for about 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 45-60 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Allowing the casserole to soak in the refrigerator overnight is key for a perfectly custardy texture. Feel free to customize the vegetables and experiment with different types of bread for added flavor.