Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bake
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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bake
Description
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bake uses a pancake batter base mixed with baking powder, water, diced ham, and shredded cheddar cheese. The batter is poured into a baking dish, topped with ham and cheese, and baked until set. This cooking method produces a warm, comforting breakfast casserole with the savory flavor of ham and the melty sharpness of cheddar. The texture is moist and soft from the pancake batter, yet firm enough to be sliced and served.
The recipe is suitable for making a substantial morning meal that can feed several people at once. The inclusion of buttermilk pancake mix adds a mild tang and tender crumb, complemented by the smoky ham and rich cheese. Baking at 350°F ensures it cooks evenly without drying out.
You can customize this dish by swapping ham for other sausages or omitting meat to suit dietary preferences. Different types of pancake mixes, including gluten-free or plant-based versions, can be used to adapt the recipe. Leftovers can be cooled, wrapped tightly, and refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer storage, offering convenient preparation in advance.
Ingredients
- 3 cups buttermilk pancake mix or other pancake mix of choice, Kodiak Cakes brand, 318g
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups water 480g
- 4 oz. ham diced, 112g
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese reduced-fat, shredded, 56g
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix Kodiak mix, baking powder, and water until there are no clumps. Pour pancake batter into dish. Top the batter evenly with the ham and shredded cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Notes
- Use gluten-free or plant-based pancake mix to accommodate dietary needs, and substitute dairy-free cheese as desired.
- Alternate ham with turkey or chicken sausage, or omit meat entirely for a vegetarian option.
- Allow the bake to cool completely before storing; refrigerate tightly wrapped for up to one week.
- For freezing, wrap entire casserole or individual servings securely in plastic wrap and foil or freezer bags; freeze up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 of dish (117g) | |
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.8g | 8% |
| Protein | 14.5g | 29% |
| Fat | 3.5g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 495mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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