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Overnight Ham and Cheese Bake

An easy make ahead breakfast casserole!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time: 8 hours
Servings 10 servings
Calories 362kcal
Author RecipeGirl.com (adapted from California Sizzles cookbook)
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast casserole, make ahead, overnight ham and cheese bake

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bread (I like to use thick slices of bread)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 12 ounces ham, chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced and sauteed in a little butter until softened)
  • One 7-ounce can diced green chiles, squeezed dry
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Butter 6 slices of bread; place the bread butter-side-down in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Place the ham on top of the cheese; then layer with mushrooms and chiles. Top with Monterey Jack cheese.
  • In a bowl, beat the eggs and add milk, salt, paprika, basil, dry mustard, onion salt, and pepper. Pour over the ingredients in the dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • To bake: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Uncover the casserole and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the eggs are set and no longer liquidy. Let stand for 10 minutes to set before serving.

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Notes

  • *Ham is pretty salty on its own, so go lightly if you choose to add salt to the recipe.
  • *You can go a little lighter on the cheese if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 1032mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 676IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 358mg | Iron: 2mg