Breakfast Ham Casserole

Start your morning with this hearty and flavorful Breakfast Ham Casserole—a savory blend of diced cooked ham, melty cheddar cheese, and fluffy baked eggs layered over soft cubes of bread. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this easy-to-make casserole is seasoned with a touch of onion and garlic powder for extra depth, while a golden, baked top adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just over an hour with only 15 minutes of prep, it’s an ideal make-ahead option for busy mornings, holiday brunches, or family gatherings. Serve it warm and watch it disappear—this comforting breakfast dish is sure to become a go-to favorite! Keywords: breakfast casserole, ham and cheese casserole, easy brunch recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 slices sliced bread
• 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with the butter to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Cut the slices of bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly across the bottom of the greased casserole dish.

Step 3

Sprinkle the diced cooked ham evenly over the bread cubes, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ham, and cheese in the casserole dish, ensuring it soaks through the bread cubes.

Step 6

Gently press down on the mixture with a spatula to help the bread absorb the egg mixture and to even out the surface.

Step 7

Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the center.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your hearty breakfast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1778.3 grams (1778.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2960

Total Fat 164.30g	211%
Saturated Fat 84.90g	425%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 2042mg	681%
Sodium 11070mg	481%
Total Carbohydrate 128.40g	47%
Dietary Fiber 5.10g	18%
Total Sugars 40.80g
Protein 237.90g	476%

Vitamin D 552IU	2759%
Calcium 2716mg	209%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 2732mg	58%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 32.3%

Carbs: 17.4%