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Our mom used to make this breakfast casserole growing up when we would have breakfast for dinner. I came across the recipe a few weeks ago, and it brought back SO MANY MEMORIES! It is so easy to throw together the morning of, let it sit in the fridge all day, and throw it into the oven right before dinner.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make this ham and cheese breakfast casserole, you need the following ingredients:
- Slices of bread (cubed and divided)
- Cooked ham (cubed)
- Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Swiss cheese (shredded)
- Eggs
- Milk
- Garlic powder
- Ground mustard
- Pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Cornflakes
- Butter
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to Make Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
- Place 8 slices of cubed bread on the bottom a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Top with ham and cheeses and then the remaining cubed bread.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, ground mustard, and peppers. Pour over bread, ham, and cheese. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours (or overnight).
- Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- In a small bowl, mix together crushed cornflakes and melted butter. Sprinkle over top the casserole and bake for 40-45 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- If you have bread that is getting a little stale and at the end of whether or not you would use it in a sandwich, that is good bread for this casserole. But a new loaf will work too.
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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
This easy ham and cheese breakfast casserole can be made ahead of time and served for brunch, breakfast, or brinner.
Serving servings
Ingredients
- 16 slices bread, cubed and divided
- 16 ounces cubed cooked ham, 1 package
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- pinch pepper
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 1½ cups cornflakes, crushed
- 3 Tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Place 8 slices of cubed bread on the bottom a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Top with ham and cheeses and then the remaining cubed bread.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, ground mustard, and peppers. Pour over bread, ham, and cheese. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours (or overnight).
- Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- In a small bowl, mix together crushed cornflakes and melted butter. Sprinkle over top the casserole and bake for 40-45 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
If you have bread that is getting a little stale and at the end of whether or not you would use it in a sandwich, that is good bread for this casserole. But a new loaf will work too.
Nutrition
Calories: 561 kcal · Carbohydrates: 38 g · Protein: 35 g · Fat: 30 g · Saturated Fat: 15 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 227 mg · Sodium: 1309 mg · Potassium: 479 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 9 g · Vitamin A: 948 IU · Vitamin C: 14 mg · Calcium: 515 mg · Iron: 5 mg
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When you say “day old bread” what does that mean exactly? Buy a loaf and leave out of the bag to get stale or what? Can you use regular soft bread? I know this is probably a stupid question sorry!
You are fine to use regular soft bread. If you have bread that is getting a little stale and at the end of whether or not you would use it in a sandwich, that is good bread for this casserole. But a new loaf will work too. Keep the questions coming….happy to help!