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Overnight Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole

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Overnight Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole: A make-ahead sweet and savory combination of honey glazed ham, sharp cheddar cheese, and sweet bread baked in an egg custard. Perfect for Entertaining.

Baked Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole in white baking dish

There is something about sweet and savory combinations at breakfast.

That has to be why Brunch is so popular–you can have a little bit of a savory, a little bit of sweet and be incredibly satisfied.

That is why a breakfast casserole with ham and sweet bread is a perfect way to enjoy the best of both worlds.

Overnight Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

This breakfast casserole has it all!

Sweet cranberry walnut bread, savory ham, sharp cheddar and a rich egg base are baked up into an EASY breakfast casserole.

Since this is an overnight ham and egg casserole, it is absolutely PERFECT for entertaining. Prep the night before, and your only job will be to brew the coffee while your casserole bakes.

How to Make Ham and Egg Casserole

Ingredients

  • Cranberry Walnut Bread or Cinnamon Raisin Bread for a subtle sweetness from the cinnamon and dried cranberries (or raisins)
  • Leftover diced ham or cube up a large piece of ham steak
  • Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • Eggs
  • Cottage Cheese to add more flavor, protein, and keep the eggs light and fluffy
  • Dijon to add a punch of flavor
  • Maple Syrup for sweetness with a bit of smoky undertones

The Process

  1. Grease a large casserole dish (9 by 13 or 2 quart) with butter.
  2. Layer the bread, ham and cheese inside the prepared dish.
  3. Whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, dijon, maple syrup and seasonings.
  4. Pour the egg custard over the mixture.
  5. Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
  6. In the morning, bake and serve.

Do you have to make this Overnight Breakfast Casserole the night before?

No, by making it the night before, the bread has a chance to soak up the custard, but you can bake it immediately.  If you bake right away, just be sure to press down the bread into the custard to “help” it absorb the egg mixture.

Ingredients for overnight ham and egg breakfast casserole

Tips for Overnight Ham Breakfast Casserole

  • If you need this be a gluten-free breakfast casserole, use your favorite Gluten-Free Bread and be sure your ham is gluten-free as well.
  • If you want to have cranberries or raisins in this breakfast casserole without raisin or cranberry bread, sprinkle raisins or cranberries over the ham and bread and add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to the egg custard.
  • You can use whole wheat bread, french bread, or brioche bread as well.
  • Cooked maple sausage would be great in this casserole in place of ham if desired.
  • You may be tempted to serve this casserole with a side of maple syrup. I say go for it–adding an additional touch of sweetness to a dominantly savory and salty dish, completely takes this over the top–and you want to be over the top when it comes to wowing people with food.

Ham and cranberry bread baked in egg custard

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Ham and Egg Casserole Recipe

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Overnight Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole

A make-ahead sweet and savory combination of honey glazed ham, sharp cheddar cheese, and sweet bread, and an egg custard. Perfect for Entertaining.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole, Overnight Breakfast Casserole with Ham
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 146 kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Cranberry Walnut Bread or Raisin Bread, cubed
  • 1 cup ham cubed
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • butter for greasing

Instructions

  1. Butter a 2 quart or 9x13 casserole dish.

  2. Spread bread over casserole dish, and top with ham and cheese. 

  3. Mix together eggs, milk, cottage cheese, maple syrup, mustard, nutmeg, and salt. Pour over bread and ham.
  4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. In the morning, preheat oven to 350.

  6. Uncover casserole and bake for 40-45 minutes. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

  7. Serve with maple syrup if desired.

Recipe Notes

  • If you need this be a gluten-free breakfast casserole, use your favorite Gluten-Free Bread and be sure your ham is gluten-free as well.
  • Do you have to make this Overnight Breakfast Casserole the night before? No, by making it the night before, the bread has a chance to soak up the custard, but you can bake it immediately.  If you bake right away, just be sure to press down the bread into the custard to "help" it absorb the egg mixture.
  • If you want to have cranberries or raisins in this breakfast casserole without raisin or cranberry bread, sprinkle raisins or cranberries over the ham and bread and add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to the egg custard.
  • Cooked maple sausage would be great in this casserole in place of ham if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Overnight Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 472mg 20%
Potassium 137mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin A 4.1%
Vitamin C 2.2%
Calcium 11.8%
Iron 7.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. What a fabulous recipe. My kids and son-in-laws still make fun of the fact that two Christmases ago, I promised them breakfast if they’d show up bright and early for Christmas morning fun. I didn’t end up having time and they won’t let me forget it. Casserole would be the way to go maybe. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. This looks yummy and pretty simple to make! I will definitely continue to refer to your blog for meal ideas.

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  4. Ham and cheese is always a match made in heaven. This looks perfect for the holiday season when I am in need of quick breakfast ideas that can be made in bulk!

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    • That was the hope for you Lisa–that you could make the holidays a bit less stressful with this a make-ahead dish like this 🙂

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  6. I love that you put cranberry walnut bread in this Kristen! So unique and I know this breakfast casserole tastes amazing!!!! And yes, I would totally love a drizzle of maple syrup on this.

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  8. Breakfast is the hardest meal for me to try and get anything other than boxed cereal into my kids. They’d love this! At the same time, if I actually managed to get it to them they’d be like “Who are you and what have you done with our mom?” Thanks for linking up to #SaucySaturdays.

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  10. This is definitely one to make ……. made it for a brunch and everyone raved ….. used cinnamon raisin bread and added a touch of onion powder to the egg batter ……. perfect amount of savory and sweet

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