Use up your leftover ham in this incredibly easy and delicious Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole! Prepare it at night and then pop it in the oven the next morning for a breakfast the whole family will love.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
resting time10 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Servings: 9
Calories: 259kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze
Ingredients
4cupsday old French/Italian bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
8large eggs
2cupsmilk, 2% or whole
1teaspoonsdry ground mustard
1teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonfresh cracked pepper
1/2 poundham, diced
1cupcheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
Grease a 9x13 inch pan and place bread cubes in the bottom.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and then mix in the milk, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour half of the mixture evenly over the bread.
Layer the ham and cheese on top of the bread and then pour remaining egg mixture on top. Cover with plastic wrap and let refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 35 minutes uncovered. Gently drape with foil and cook 10-15 more minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean (or thermometer reads 160 degrees F). Let cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.