My mom has been making a dish like this scrumptious brunch casserole for years, and it’s a hit every time. It’s even perfect for dinner, and the leftovers heat up nicely for lunch.
Here is what you need: (from Food.com)
6 eggs (beaten well)
6 slices of ham cut in bite size pieces
6 slices of bread cut in bite size pieces
2 cups of milk (I use skim, but any kind is fine)
1 cup cheddar cheese (can use a little more if you like it cheesy)
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard (you can just use a squirt of regular mustard)
salt and pepper to taste (I go easy on the salt because the ham is usually so salty)
Beat eggs, and then add milk, mustard and onion. In a separate bowl, combine the ham, bread, cheese and salt and pepper, then spread it in a greased 9×13 casserole dish.
Pour the egg and milk mixture over the bread and ham cubes.
You can refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to let the eggs soak all through the bread, but even letting it sit for just a few minutes is recommended, to give the liquid a chance to absorb into the bread. Then bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
It’s a tad crispy on the edges, and salty and cheesy and yummy everywhere else, so good!
Hope you enjoy!
Printable recipe
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This looks yummy. I may have to try it.
There is nothing like Quiche with bacon. It looks great! We eat alot of Quiche in our home. Thank for sharing and have a great day!
Monday night’s breakfast night at our house– has been since our girls lived at home. (We’re empty nesters.) This would be an easy dinner served with fruit, canned or fresh.
For us, I’ll be omitting the ham and the salt and serving it with bacon or sausage prepared in the oven. Can’t wait to try this. Looks like a keeper!
~Kelley
that looks really delicious. I will bookmark it.
Look delicious.. My husband makes one with large onion slices and Sausage
Robyn
Looks great! We have tried numerous dishes like this for Christmas morning. Thus far, either the adults like them and the kids don’t or no one has liked them. This looks like something everyone would like. Pinning it and hoping for success on Christmas morning!
Thanks
KC
This looks wonderful! I can’t wait to make it. Thanks for sharing!
This look perfect for me to bring to a Mops meeting. Thanks so much! Pinning it now.
Oh my Margo, this looks delicious. I love a good breakfast casserole. I would love for you to link up to my Tasty Thursdays link party going on right now. Thanks, Nichi
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So trying this, I love quiche so I think I will like it!
looks delightfully scrumptious!
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michele
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Margo,
What a great Breakfast Bake, it looks awesome! Hope you have a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great week and enjoy you new Red Plate.
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