Ham and Egg Casserole

A white casserole dish with an egg casserole made with diced ham, peppers and cubed bread topped with sliced green onions.

5 from 1 vote

This ham and egg casserole is the ultimate all-in-one breakfast. Add everything to a baking dish, bake in the oven, and breakfast is done! This casserole starts with cubes of bread, which are topped with ham, bell pepper, shredded cheese and sliced green onions. The casserole is then covered with an egg mixture, then baked to perfection.

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword egg casserole with ham, ham egg casserole

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 553kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

8 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon dry ground mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups cubed bread
1 cup cooked ham (cubed) Note 1
1 medium red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
½ cup green onions (sliced)
non-stick cooking spray

Optional Garnish

1 Tablespoon green onion (sliced) optional garnish

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk to combine well 8 large eggs, ¾ cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon dry ground mustard, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
Arrange 3 cups cubed bread into the prepared baking pan. Evenly spread 1 cup cooked ham (cubed), 1 medium red bell pepper (seeded and diced), 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded), and ½ cup green onions (sliced) over the bread.
Pour the egg mixture over the ham/bread mixture.
Cover the casserole with foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes. The casserole will be cooked through and eggs will be firm.
Optional garnish: sprinkle the top of the casserole with 1 Tablespoon green onion (sliced) - slice the casserole and serve.

Notes

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Note 1: Leftover ham from any of these recipes can be used for this ham egg cheese breakfast casserole: Apricot Bourbon Ham, Honey Glazed Ham, Pecan Glazed Ham, or Maple Glazed Ham.

Storage - Leftovers can be kept covered in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Make-Ahead: This easy breakfast casserole can be made the night before. Reheat in the morning until warmed through.

Freezer Instructions: This egg casserole can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or freezer-safe bag. Bake the casserole and then freeze it.

Note: The eggs can change texture after being frozen.

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