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Egg Cheese and Ham Casserole

Easy Egg Cheese and Ham Casserole for Cozy Mornings

This Egg Cheese and Ham Casserole is a comforting breakfast dish that combines buttery English muffins, melty cheese, and savory ham, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Soaking Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 pieces English Muffins or sliced English muffin bread
  • 4 tablespoons Butter may substitute with margarine
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Swiss Cheese or Gruyère
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese consider mixing different cheeses
  • 8 ounces Thinly Sliced Ham deli turkey or smoked sausage work well as substitutes
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley can substitute with other herbs like chives
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill can substitute with other herbs like thyme
For the Egg Mixture
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mustard increase for a spicier kick
  • 2 cups Milk or half-and-half for richer texture
  • 6 large Eggs egg substitutes may change texture
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup Cornflakes or breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Egg Cheese and Ham Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F and butter the baking dish.
  2. Slice English muffins in half, butter both sides, and layer them in the baking dish.
  3. Add sliced ham over the muffin layer and sprinkle cheese on top.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, parsley, dill, and mustard.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the muffins, ham, and cheese, ensuring they are covered.
  6. Soak overnight covered in the refrigerator.
  7. Bring to room temperature, then bake covered for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil, increase oven temperature to 350°F, and bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
  9. Let the casserole cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Experiment with different cheeses and herbs to customize your casserole. Proper soaking is key for flavor and texture.

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