Easy Ham, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Casserole | Make-Ahead Brunch!
RECIPE BY OLIVIA PARKER
PREP
15 mins
COOK
45 mins
CALS
350 kcal
YIELD
12 servings
The Story

Easy Ham, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Casserole: Your New Go-To Recipe!
What You'll Need
โœ“8 cups stale bread, cubed (approx. 1/2 loaf)
๐Ÿฅ“2 cups cooked ham, diced
๐Ÿง€2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
๐Ÿฅš12 large eggs
๐Ÿฅ›2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
โœ“1 tsp Dijon mustard
๐Ÿง‚1/2 tsp salt
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ1/4 tsp black pepper
โœ“Optional: 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped for garnish
How to Make It
๐Ÿงผ STEP 1
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread half of the bread cubes evenly over the bottom o...
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ STEP 2
Sprinkle half of the diced ham and half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the bread.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ STEP 3
Repeat with the remaining bread, ham, and another cup of cheese (reserving 1/2 cup for ...
๐Ÿฅฃ STEP 4
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper u...
๐Ÿฅฃ STEP 5
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the ingredients in the baking dish, ensuring all bread...
๐Ÿฅฃ STEP 6
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably...
๐ŸŒก๏ธ STEP 7
When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Remove the casserole from the...
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ STEP 8
Remove the plastic wrap. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top ...
โฒ๏ธ STEP 9
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and the center is set (a...
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ STEP 10
Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh ...
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